| A | B |
|---|
| elocution | the art of public speaking |
| edification | improvement, instruction,m or enlightenment, especiall when morally or spiritually uplifting |
| fortuitous | happening by accident or chance |
| nationalize | to make national in character, scope or notoriety; to convert from private to governmental ownership or control |
| pandemonium | wild uproar or noise; wild confusion |
| surreptitious | done or acting in a secret or sly manner; done by stealth |
| gregarious | seeking and enjoying the company of others; sociable |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms; to cease resisting |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example; embodiment |
| tenacious | tough; stubborn; not letting go |
| scrupulous | careful of small details; honest; conscientious |
| esoteric | understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest |
| quorum | the numbers of members in a group required to transact legal business |
| commiserate | to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity |
| ambivalence | uncertainty or indecisiveness as to which course to follow |
| kismet | fate or fortune |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or required |
| didactic | intended to instruct |
| exonerate | to free from blame |
| aesthetic | concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste |
| cavalier | carefree; nonchalant |
| subterfuge | a deceptive stratagem or device |
| antiquated | too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; outmoded; outdated |
| bedlam | a noisy confused place or situation; a state of uproar |
| incontrovertible | cannot be disputed or argued against |
| prudent | careful; cautious |
| acquiesce | to comply with or go along with |
| elucidate | to explain or clarify |
| vehement | intense, passionate conviction or emotion |
