| A | B |
|---|
| Abolish (v) | to destroy (v) |
| Bane (n) | cause of distress (n) |
| Capitulate (v) | to surrender with conditions (v) |
| Efface (v) | to rub out (v) |
| Facilitate (v) | to make easier (v) |
| Garner (v) | to gather up and store (v) |
| Hackneyed (adj) | make trite or commonplace by overuse (adj) |
| Innocuous (adj) | does not harm or injure; not controversial (adj) |
| Jettison (v) | to throw overboard (v) |
| Eulogize (v) | to praise highly (v) |
| Calumniate (v) | to spread false and harmful statements (v) |
| Accede (v) | to give in; to agree (v) |
| Dispute (v) | to argue about (v) |
| Affable (adj) | friendly (adj) |
| Callous (adj) | lacking pity or mercy (adj) |
| Altruistic (adj) | unselfish (adj) |
| Frugal (adj) | not wasteful; cheap (adj) |
| Affluent (adj) | wealthy (adj) |
| Dearth (n) | a lack of something (n) |
| Audacious (adj) | bold and daring (adj) |
| Diffident (adj) | lacking self-confidence (adj) |
| Sparse (adj) | thinly scattered (adj) |
| Provocative (adj) | thought provoking (adj) |
| Tenacious (adj) | stubborn (adj) |
| Prudent (adj) | careful (adj) |
| Arrogant (adj) | too proud (adj) |
| Subdue (v) | to keep under control (v) |
| Tout (v) | to praise highly (v) |
| Lambaste (v) | to strike or beat repeatedly (v) |
| Mollify (v) | to soften (one's temper) (v) |
| Incense (v) | to make very angry (v) |
| Vilify (v) | to use abusive language to describe someone or something (v) |
| Laudable (adj) | praiseworthy (adj) |
| Snub (v) | to ignore a specific person or group of people (v) |
| Gracious (adj) | used to describe a person who has kindness and charm (adj) |
| Ornery (adj) | used to describe a person or animal that is both mean and stubborn (adj) |
| Inclined (adj) | likely to do something (adj) |
| Resolute (adj) | determined (adj) |
| Dynamic (adj) | energetic (adj) |
| Forlorn (adj) | miserable (adj) |
| Abbreviate (v) | to shorten (v) |
| Benevolent (adj) | friendly |
| Lobbyist (n) | a person who tries to influence political positions (n) |
| Longevity (n) | long duration of life (n) |
| Novice (n) | beginner (n) |
| Querulous (adj) | inclined dto complain or find fault (adj) |
| Transient (adj) | lasting for only a short time (adj) |
| Vindicate (v) | to clear someone or something of blame or suspicion (v) |
| Wary (adj) | unsure (adj) |
| Abstinence (n) | the act of refraining from pleasurable activity (n) |
| Anachronistic (adj) | out-of-date |
| Anecdote (n) | short, usually funny account of an event (n) |
| Censure (v) | to criticize harshly (v) |
| Circuitous (adj) | indirect; taking the longest route (adj) |
| Condescending (adj) | possessing an attitude of superiority; patronizing (adj) |
| Demagogue (n) | leader usually appealing to emotion or prejudice (n) |
| Discredit (v) | to disgrace or dishonor (v) |
| Disdain (v) | to regard with scorn (v) |
| Emulate (v) | to imitate (v) |
| Aback (adv) | (preceded by taken) surprised; startled |
| Abduct (v) | to take away (v) |
| Ambivalence (n) | conflicting feelings toward someone or something (n) |
| Barb (n) | a pointed part (n) |
| Bluster (v) | to speak noisely, to boast (v) |
| Candor (n) | honesty (n) |
| Charlatan (n) | a fake (n) |
| Deduce (v) | to reason out, to infer (v) |
| Devoid (adj) | completely without (adj) |
| Emancipate (v) | to set free (v) |
| Absurd (adj) | ridiculous (adj) |
| Abysmal (adj) | extremely bad (adj) |
| Adjacent (adj) | near (adj) |
| Barbarous (adj) | crude (adj) |
| Bawdy (adj) | humorously obscene (adj) |
| Chic (adj) | stylish (adj) |
| Cohesive (adj) | tending to remain together (adj) |
| Definitive (adj) | complete (adj) |
| Elated (adj) | overjoyed (adj) |
| Formidable (adj) | dreadful (adj) |
| Abase (v) | to humiliate (v) |
| Bastion (n) | a fort (n) |
| Cadence (n) | rhythm or beat (n) |
| Decorum (n) | appropriate social behavior (n) |
| Edify (v) | to instruct (v) |
| Feign (v) | to pretend (v) |
| Gesticulate (v) | to move in an excited way / to make an awkward gesture (v) |
| Harbinger (n) | an omen or sign (n) |
| Iconoclast (n) | a rebel (n) |
| Judicious (adj) | wise (adj) |
| Acrimonious (adj) | harsh in speech or behavior (adj) |
| Addendum (n) | something added as a supplement (n) |
| Adherent (adj / n) | sticking fast (adj) / a supporter (n) |
| Bombastic (adj) | using impressive but meaningless language (adj) |
| Connoisseur (n) | an expert (n) |
| Consternation (n) | panic or shock (n) |
| Debauch (v) | to corrupt (v) |
| Disseminate (v) | to scatter (v) |
| Dissension (n) | disagreement (n) |
| Emissary (n) | one sent on a special mission (n) |
| Ostensible (adj) | apparent (adj) |
| Oppurtunist (n) | one who takes advantage of a situation (n) |
| Naive (adj) | simple / unsophisticated (adj) |
| Malcontent (n) | one who is dissatisfied (n) |
| Lucid (adj) | clear (adj) |
| Incessant (adj) | continuous (adj) |
| Immutable (adj) | unchangeable (adj) |
| Homogeneous (adj) | composed of parts all the same type (adj) |
| Heterogeneous (adj) | different (adj) |
| Gumption (n) | courage and initiative (n) |
