| A | B |
|---|
| TRITE/CLICHÉ | commonplace; ordinary, therefore, lacking |
| SCRUTINIZE | to look very closely, or very carefully examine a person or thing |
| CIRCUMSPECT | very cautious; seeing things from all angles; very careful; prudent |
| REPUDIATE | to reject; disavow |
| CAPITULATE | to surrender; to give up |
| STIPULATE | to specify; set forth |
| PRETEXT | an excuse; an alleged reason |
| MANIFESTO | a public declaration of beliefs |
| GRANDILOQUENT | using lofty and pompous language |
| ARCANE/ESOTERIC | obscure; mysterious |
| RUDIMENTARY | basic; elementary |
| ARCHAIC | obsolete; out-of-date |
| LACONIC/SUCCINT | very brief; concise |
| EXCORIATE | to denounce scathingly |
| PEJORATIVE/DISPARAGING | belittling; putting someone down |
| MAXIM/APHORISM/TRUISM/ADAGE/PROVERB/DICTUM | a short concise and wise saying |
| CIRCUM | Around; circle |
| SPECT | see; look; watch |
| GRAND | great; large |
| ESO/ESOT | inner |
| CAP | take; seize; hold |
| PRE | before |
