| A | B |
|---|
| abominate | intense dislike, hatred; loathe |
| acculturation | modification of traits; adaptation |
| adventitious | resulting from chance; extrinsic |
| ascribe | attribute to; credit |
| circuitous | roundabout; indirect |
| commiserate | sympathize with; feel sorry for |
| enjoin | direct or order; to prohibit |
| expedite | make easy; facilitate; accelerate |
| expatiate | to avert; redeem |
| ferment | state of agitation; produce alcohol |
| inadvertent | accidental; unconsidered |
| nominal | not real; trifling |
| noncommittal | not definite; cagey |
| peculate | embezzle; defraud |
| proclivity | penchant; propensity |
| sangfroid | poise; self-assurance |
| seditious | mutinous; rebellious |
| tenuous | flimsy; vague |
| vitriolic | bitter; sarcastic; mordant |
| wheedle | cajole; use flattery for gain |
