| A | B |
|---|
| archaic | adj. Referring to language that is now rarely used |
| argot | n. A secret language |
| connotation | n. Mental associations suggested by a word |
| denotation | n. The exact meaning of a word |
| idiom | n. An expression that has a special meaning |
| jargon | n. Specialized technical vocabulary |
| semantics | n. The study of changes in word meaning |
| slang | n. Highly informal language |
| standard | adj. Conforming to established usage in speech or writing |
| vernacular | n. Everyday spoken language of a region |
| bpycott | tr. v. To participate in an organized group refusal |
| galvanize | tr. v. To stir to action or awareness |
| jovial | adj. Full of fun and good cheer; sociable |
| macadam | n. Paving material made of layers of small stones |
| maverick | n. An independent-minded person; a nonconformist |
| mentor | n. A wise adviser or trusted counselor |
| nemesis | n. Just punishment for wrongdoing |
| odyssey | n. An adventurous, wandering journey; a quest |
| quixotic | adj. Full of impractical ideas |
| tantalize | tr. v. To tempt but deny satisfaction |
| bland | adj. Mild; soothing; dull |
| culinary | adj. Pertaining to cooking or the kitchen |
| delectable | adj. Greatly pleasing to the taste |
| devour | tr. v. To eat up greedily; swallow; engulf |
| edible | adj. Suitable for eating |
| epicure | n. A person with refined taste in food or drink |
| morsel | n. A bite or small amount of food |
| pungent | adj. Sharp; strong; penetrating |
| quaff | tr. v. To drink heartily and deeply of |
| ravenous | adj. Extremely hungry |
