| A | B |
|---|
| Arbitrary | Based on individual discretion |
| Benevolent | Actively friendly and helpful |
| Conundrum | Riddle; problem |
| Crass | Lacking sensitivity or intelligence |
| Fidelity | Faithfulness |
| Frivolous | Lacking importance |
| Gape | To open wide |
| Repose | Calm; Peace; Quietness |
| Sublime | Elevated in thought, language |
| Vernacular | Language of a certain region, people |
| Cynic | One who believes that human conduct is motivated wholly by self-interest |
| Intrepid | Fearless, Brave |
| Jaded | Fatigued by overwork |
| Labyrinth | Maze |
| Mediocre | Medium to low quality |
| Nomad | Wanderer; someone with no permanent residence |
| Nonchalant | Showing a lack of concern; indifference |
| Pariah | Social outcast |
| Parody | Ridiculous imitation |
| Redundant | Overuse; exceeding what is necessary |
| Abstinence | Refrain from some or all pleasures |
| Calipers | Instrument used for measuring thickness or diameter |
| Debacle | A complete failure |
| Hedonistic | Belief that the pursuit of pleasure or happiness is the sole purpose of life |
| Mortify | Severe embarrassment |
| Myopia | Narrow viewpoint |
| Nomenclature | Name or designation |
| Sequester | To set apart; seclude |
| Truncated | To shorten by cutting off |
| Writhe | To twist |
| Reprehensible | Deserving of disproval/blame |
| Robust | Having or showing strength or health |
| Guile | Deceitful or cunning / easily take advantage of situation |
| Delusions | False beliefs regarding the self or others |
| Eclectic | Being made of elements from various sources |
| Narcissistic | Extreme ego; love of self |
| Insignia | Badge or mark of authority |
| Obviate | To anticipate and prevent a situation |
| Ebb | To fall from a better to worse state of being |
| Suave | Smooth (as in actions); sophisticated |
| Abash | To destroy self-confidence of someone |
| Abdicate | To give up formally |
| Benign | Of a gentle nature or disposition |
| Strife | Bitter, sometimes violent conflict |
| Vindictive | Intended to cause anguish; vengeful |
| Quandary | A state of doubt |
| Abstract | Not easily understood |
| Candid | Honest or straightforward |
| Paramount | Superior to all others |
| Garner | To acquire by effort; to earn |
