| A | B |
|---|
| penchant | a strong liking for something or a strong tendency to behave in a certain way |
| flout | to break or ignore (a law, rule, etc.) without hiding what you are doing or showing fear or shame |
| dour | serious and unfriendly; silent and gloomy |
| charisma | a special magnetic charm that attracts and excites |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil |
| affront | to do or say something that shows a lack of respect for (someone or someone's feelings) |
| dissemble | to hide your true feelings, opinions, etc. |
| ebullient | lively and enthusiastic |
| upstart | a person who has recently begun an activity, become successful, etc., and who does not show proper respect for older and more experienced people |
| retard | to slow down the development or progress of (something) |
| acquisitive | strongly desirous of possessing |
| ingenuous | artless; innocent; naive |
