| A | B |
|---|
| abdicate | to give up power or control |
| badger | to bother or to nag |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or sweet talk |
| dapper | very neatly and fashionably dressed |
| edifying | enlightening, uplifting, instructive and inspiring |
| fathom | to understand thoroughly or to measure the depth of something |
| garish | tastelessly showy |
| harangue | a long, blustering speech or a rant |
| impartial | not favoring anyone; without prejudice |
| jargon | words or terms used by people in specific fields or occupations |
| killjoy | someone who ruins the fun |
| labyrinth | a maze or a confusing network of passages |
| macerate | to soften or break down into parts, usually with water |
| neologism | a new word or a new way of speaking |
| obfuscation | something that causes confusion, unclear |
| palatable | agreeable to the taste |
| quagmire | a difficult position; boggy ground |
| raconteur | a person skilled at telling stories and anecdotes |
| saga | a lengthy story or narrative |
| tantalize | to tease |
| ulterior | beyondwhat is said |
| vagrant | a person who wanders from place to place, or homeless person |
| waive | to give up; reject |
| zealot | a person who is fanatic |
