| A | B |
| trappings | personal belongings |
| embedded | firmly enclosed |
| transport | to move from one place to another |
| equanimity | possessing calmness under stress |
| intuition | power of knowing directly without thinking logically |
| stigma | lasting stain on one's character |
| etiquette | accepted forms of behavior |
| solace | consolation / comfort during sorrow |
| hoary | whitish/grayish when associated with age |
| proficient | adept or skilled |
| repress | to prevent the expression of feelings |
| recur | to happen again or repeatedly |
| overbearing | arrogantly dominating; dictatorial |
| gist | essential part or idea |
| immense | too large to measure, boundless |
| obstreperous | hard to control; unruly |
| protocol | rules pertaining to etiquette and ceremonies among diplomats |
| convey | to carry from one place or person to another |
| boisterous | loud, unrestrained, rowdy |
| venerable | deserving honor, respect due to age, dignified postion, noble character |
| usurp | to take and hold position by force |
| appropriate | suitable |
| chamber | room |
| constrain | compel; oblige |
| visceral | steming from instinct |