| A | B |
|---|
| Esoteric | Confined to a small group; not public; private |
| Stoic | Seemingly indifferent to or unaffected |
| Alleged | Declared, asserted, often without proof |
| Ingenious | Possessing or showing great skill in creating or devising |
| Trepidation | A state of alarm or dread; apprehension |
| Quelled | Subdued |
| Pernicious | Wicked; extremely harmful |
| Quagmire | A difficult or precarious situation |
| Scrupulous | Extremely careful in deciding right and wrong |
| Ingratiate | Insinuate into the good graces of |
| Obstinate | Unreasonably stubborn |
| Expedient | Convenient means to an end |
| Accentuate | Emphasize |
| Digress | Wandered off subject |
| Asunder | Apart |
| Lunacy | Madness |
| Diverted | Amused |
| Abated | Lessened |
| Deterred | Prevented |
| Slovenly | Untidy |
| Brevity | Being brief |
| Chasm | Deep crack or fissure; abyss |
| Cohort | Band of soldiers; group |
| Epicure | One who takes great pleasure in fine foods or other things |
| Delirium | Uncontrollable excitement |
| Animosity | Hostilities; violent hatreds; resentments |
| Deviation | Turning off the usual or normal course |
| Dubious | Doubtful; uncertain |
| Malicious | Intentional mischievous harm or spite |
| Homage | Something done or given in respect |
| Laudable | Praiseworthy |
| Perturb | To upset or disturb |
| Precarious | Insecure |
| Verity | Truth |
| Garret | Attic |
| Noxious | Harmful |
| Aversion | Dislike |
| Candor | Honesty |
| Procure | To obtain or get |
| Prevail | Overcome; predominate |
