| A | B |
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| amenity | n: a feature that contributes to physical comfort; a feature that increases the attractiveness or value of a location |
| averse | adj: having a feeling of opposition or distaste |
| complacent | adj: so self-satisfied that one sees no need for change; unconcerned |
| facetious | adj: playfully or inappropriately humerous |
| supersede | v: to replace; to cause to be set aside because of superiority |
| empathize | v: to show or feel understanding of another's feelings or problems |
| harrowing | adj: very distressing or acutely painful |
| nuance | n: a very slight change in feeling or meaning; a gradation |
| pernicious | adj: very destructive or harmful |
| treatise | n: a methodically and thoroughly written discussion of a topic. |
| deprecate | v. to criticize or express disapproval of |
| precocious | adj. showing exceptionally early development of abilities |
| rift | n. a split or crack; a break in friendly relations |
| trepidation | n. apprehension; dread |
| virtuoso (n.) | n. a person with great skill in some art, especially music |
| virtuoso (adj.) | adj. done with great skill and dash |
| decimate | v. to kill or destroy a large portion of a group |
| dextrous | adj. skillful in the use of the hands or mind. |
| gregarious | adj. enjoying the company of others; sociable |
| inherent | adj. existing as a natural part of something |
| antecendent | n: a thing or event that precedes another |
| convoluted | adj: having numerous coils or folds; complicated; intricate |
| indubitable | adj: too evident to be doubted; unquestionable |
| jaded | adj: dulled or wearied by excess or overindulgence |
| volition | n: an act of consciously choosing or deciding |
