| A | B |
|---|
| Contemptible | disgraceful; despicable |
| Swilling | drinking or eating greedily |
| Vice Squad | Police squad responsible for enforcing laws against gambling and other forms of corruption |
| Degenerate | a lower type; one who loses the normal and more highly developed moral characteristics |
| Astrological | Having to do with the study of the stars and planets to reveal their supposed influence on persons and/or events |
| Recriminations | Counter accusations |
| Coquettishly | Flirtingly |
| Sotto voce | In a low tone |
| Stolid | Not easily excited; impassive |
| Bohemian | One who lives an unvonventional, carefree existence |
| Alpaca | Long, silky wool from a llama |
| Effeminate | Lacking in manly qualities; womanish |
| Spectral | Ghostly |
| Transitory | Passing quickly; momentary |
| Colloquy | Conversation; conference |
| Vouptuously | Sensually pleasing |
