| A | B |
|---|
| idiomatic | using expressions that are natural to a native speaker |
| inadvertently | without intention; accidentally |
| feign | to pretend; to fake |
| quintessential | the essence of a thing in its purest form |
| nostalgia | a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past |
| seminal | a work, event, or moment that strongly influences later developments |
| populace | the people living in a particular country or area |
| populous | having a large population |
| quasi | somewhat; seemingly; almost |
| tenet | principle or belief especially in religion or philosophy |
| apathy | lack of interest or concern |
| connote | imply or suggest a feeling in addition to the literal meaning of a word |
| intricacies | complicated details |
| irreconcilable | representing points of view that cannot be made compatible |
| taut | not slack; controlled as in he runs a taut ship |
| stifle | restrain or stop |
| superficial | only on the surface; appearing to be true or real until examined closely |
| mere | the smallest or slightest |
| whimsy | a playful or amusing quality |
| uncanny | strange or unusual in a way that is difficult to understand |
