| A | B |
|---|
| Resplendent | shining brilliantly; characterized by glowing splendor |
| Averted | turned away or aside (as in the eyes) in avoidance |
| Ardour | strong or burning heat; passion (British spelling) |
| Surreptitious | done, made or acquired by stealth; clandestine |
| Sallied | leapt out or burst forth suddenly |
| Burnished | made shiny by rubbing or polishing, esp. metal |
| Susceptible | likely to be contaminated |
| Tyrannical | characterized by oppressive, unjust or arbitrary behavior: despotic |
| Concierge | usually a multilingual hotel staff member who handles mail, luggage and other travel arrangements for hotel guests |
| Philanthropist | a wealthy person who contributes generously to charities |
