| A | B |
|---|
| arbiter | one whose decisions are accepted as final |
| conclave | a private meeting; secret |
| concomitant | accompanying at the same time |
| coterie | an intimate or or exclusive group |
| demur | to raise objections |
| entice | to lead or persuade by arousing desire or hope |
| flaunt | to parade or display boldly |
| genteel | polite, elegant, stylish |
| graphic | evoking a sharp mental picture; vivid |
| inimical | expressing hostility or unfriendly intent |
| inordinate | beyond what is ordinary or reasonable in amount or scope; excessive |
| ludicrous | provoking or describing |
| oligarchy | government by a small, elite griup |
| redoubtable | worthy of respect |
| repugnant | highly distasteful |
