| A | B |
|---|
| desultory | jumping from one thing to another; unmethodical |
| introspectiveness | the quality of looking inward and examining one's own thoughts and feelings |
| prefatory | serving as a forward; introductory |
| discursive | tending to wander from one subject to another |
| during | throughout the time of |
| conservative | generally favoring keeping things as they are or were in the recent past |
| tortuous | inclined to twist or wind; full of twists and turns |
| compulsive | having the power to drive or urge forcefully or irresistably |
| discernible | able to be recognized or perceived clearly |
| assidious | showing diligence or careful attention |
| sensuous | made aware of through the senses; having an affect upon the senses |
| cursory | showing haste and superficiality |
| effusive | tending to show too much feeling or emotion |
| expository | characteristics of a speech or writing that explains an idea, a process, etc. |
| obdurate | unmoved by persuasion; stubborn, unyielding |
| nascent | just beginning to exist or develop |
| impulsive | tending to act on a sudden influence, direct force, or idea |
| perspiciuous | (able to be) easily understood |
| deciduous | shedding leaves each year at the end of the growing season |
| repulsive | causing strong dislike, disgust, or aversion |
