| A | B |
|---|
| decree | an orderhaveing the force of law |
| servile | of or relating to slavery |
| wrangle | to quarrel |
| enterprising | energetic, willing and able to start something new |
| maim | to cripple, disable |
| oblique | slanting or sloping |
| comply | to yeild to a request or command |
| myriad | in very great numbers |
| vie | to compete; to strive for victory or superiority |
| blase | bored, indifferent |
| deplore | to feel or express regret or disapproval |
| staid | serious and dignified |
| assert | to declare or state as truth |
| plausible | appearing true, reasonable, or fair |
| ethical | having to do with morals, values, rights and wrongs |
| instill | add gradually |
| resolute | bold, determined;firm |
| retentive | albe to hold, keep, or recall |
| jaunty | lively, easy, and carefree in manner |
| parry | to fend off or ward off |
| tawdry | showy and flashy but lacking in good taste |
| stoical | self-controlled, not shoing feeling in response to pleasure or pain |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritaiton, or bitterness |
| proxy | an agent, substitute; a written permission allowing one person to act in another's place |
| apt | suitible, fittng, likely; quick to learn |
| chafe | to warm by rubbing; to wear sore by rubbing |
| disarming | charming, tending to get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion |
