| A | B |
|---|
| adept | very skillful; adroit |
| affabble | friendly |
| arduous | very difficult |
| assiduous | diligent; persistent |
| circumspect | cautious; careful; prudent |
| contemplative | thoughtful; meditative; pensive |
| convivial | fond of social interaction |
| despicable | vile; contemptible |
| destitute | poor; indigent |
| distraught | distressed; worried |
| ecstatic | feeling great happiness |
| empathetic | very compassionate; sympathetic |
| exasperated | irritated; annoyed |
| furtive | secretive; stealthy |
| garish | excessively vivid color |
| irate | showing great anger/ rage |
| lucrative | very profitable |
| munificent | very generous |
| ostentatious | fond of conspicuous display; pompous' pretentious |
| parsimonious | very stingy; miserly |
| prodigious | very large; vast; huge |
| sanctimonious | devout; extremely religious |
| scrutinize | closely examine someone/ thing |
| trepidation | great fear |
| unctuous | smooth; suave |
| vigilant | very watchful |
