| A | B |
|---|
| ascribe | v. to attribute to a specific person/thing; to give credit |
| consign | v. to hand over to another's care; to assign to a specific place/location |
| deportment | n. the manner of one's conduct etc. |
| insignia | n. a distinguishing mark or sign; a badge or emblem |
| nondescript | a. without noteworthy characteristics; unremarkable |
| rapport | n. a generally harmonious relationship b/w people; mutual trust |
| absolve | v. to free from; to acquit, as of criminal charges |
| abstain | v. to refrain voluntarily from doing something; to hold back |
| conspicuous | a. clearly or easily seen; prominent or noticeable |
| disinter | v. to take out of the grave; to revive or exhume |
| insolvent | a. unable to meet one's financial responsibilities; broke |
| tenure | n. the period of time one holds a position(job); the status of holding a position on permanent basis |
| attest | v. to declare or swear that something is true/genuine |
| attribute | n. an inherent characteristic/quality of a person/thing;v. to explain by indicating cause |
| contortion | n. the state of being twisted into unusual shape or position |
| protracted | a. drawn out over a long period of time (unnecessarily) |
| retort | v. to reply in kind, usually in a sharp, witty manner; n. a quick and witty response; a rejoinder |
| retribution | n. something given or demanded as repayment, especially as punishment |
| advent | n. the coming or arrival of something long awaited; the beginning of a new thing |
| convene | v. to assemble for a general or common purpose |
| inurbane | a. not sophisticated; crude/unpolished; uncouth |
| veracity | n. precision in sticking to the truth; absolute accuracy |
| verbose | a. using or containing an excess of words; long-winded |
| verisimilitude | n. the quality of appearing to be true or real; something that appears authentic |
| avocation | n. a calling in life other than one's job; something done for pleasure, as a hobby |
| conversant | a. very familiar with (result of experience and study); well-acquainted |
| improvise | v. to perform without previous preparation; to do a job with inadequate tools/materials at hand |
| invidious | a. tending to cause ill will, envy, or animosity |
| invoke | v. to call upon for help, authority, or support (as a blessing from God); to summon |
| vivacity | n. a general liveliness or animation of disposition ("bubbly personality") |
