| A | B |
| filial | adj. of or expected from a son or daughter; of a parent's or parents' offspring |
| chagrin | n. a feeling of disappointment, distress, or embarrassment |
| cede | v. to yield or give up; to transfer or render title to |
| proficient | adj. advanced in a particiular art or science; skilled; expert; qualified |
| precipitate | v. to cause something to happen; to bring about quickly or suddenly; adj. reckless; rash; acting hastily or impulsively |
| remission | n. a release from a debt or duty; a lessening of intensity; a diminishing |
| interpose | v. to put between; to insert between parts; to interject during a conversation; to intervene |
| debonair | adj. graceful, charming, and smooth; seemingly carefree |
| blithe | adj. happy; joyful; carefree |
| intrinsic | adj. belonging to a thing by its essential |