| A | B |
|---|
| anachronistic | appearing in the wrong time period |
| acerbic | bitter |
| bemuse | to confuse with strong emotion |
| capricious | impulsive, unpredictable |
| decry | to condemn openly |
| efface | to erase or destroy |
| fervent | greatly emotional or enthusiastic |
| grate | to irritate |
| impassive | having or showing little emotion |
| laconic | using few words (often mysteriously or rudely) |
| cunning | clever, sneaky |
| nostalgia | a bittersweet longing for the past |
| obtrusive | sticking out, noticeable, brash or meddling |
| persevere | to be persistent; refuse to stop |
| reciprocate | to show or give in return |
| scoff | to express or treat with disrespectful disregard |
| terse | expressing much in few words, usually angrily |
| urbane | polite, suave, and cultivated in manner |
| vigilant | alert, watchful |
| wary | on guard against potential danger; cautious |
