| A | B |
|---|
| ameliorate | v. to make better; mollify or alleviate |
| sycophant | n. a person who tries to win favor by flattery; a kiss-up |
| vitriolic | adj. biting; stinging; caustic |
| castigate | v. to scold harshly |
| hubris | n. pride and arrogance (negative connotation) |
| alacrity | n. promptness; great speed |
| aplomb | n. poise; confidence |
| tenet | n. an article of faith; a belief |
