| A | B |
|---|
| annul | to reduce to nothing |
| blase | bored as a result of having enjoyed many things |
| deplore | to feel or express desapproval |
| peruse | to read thoroughly and carefully |
| qualm | a pang of conscience, or doubt |
| recourse | a person or thing turned for help or advice |
| solicitous | showing concern or care |
| staid | serious and dignified |
| frivolous | of little importance |
| nonentity | a person of little importance |
| abashed | embarrassed, ashamed |
| aloof | withdrawn, distant |
| anguish | great mental suffering; misery, woe |
| finesse | to accomplish something by cleverness |
| forthright | frank, direct, blunt |
| genial | pleasantly cheerful or warm |
| premonition | forewarning of a future event |
| instill | to add gradually |
| repercussion | an effect or consequence of some action or event |
| resolute | bold, determined |
| aghast | filled with amazement; horrified |
| ample | more than enough |
| assert | to declare or state as a true fact |
| disdain | to look upon with scorn |
| epitaph | a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone |
| prodigal | lavishly or generously abundant |
| volatile | tending to become violent or explosive |
| facetious | humorous, not meant seriously |
| indiscriminate | without restraint or control; random |
| plausible | appearing true, reasonable, or fair |
