| A | B |
|---|
| Corroboration | confirmation |
| Congenital | existing from birth or dating at birth |
| Acrimonious | caustic |
| Serene | calm or placid |
| Complacency | the state of being self-satisfied |
| Stealthy | acting in a secret and sneaky way (negative term) |
| Impudent | disrespectful characterized by improper bold behavior |
| Fraudulent | deceitful; portrayed as genuine but is really an imposter |
| Arid | very dry |
| Unmitigated | not made less severe or intense |
| Temerity | boldness that is foolhardy |
| Furtive | secret in an underhanded way |
| Sordid | filthy, foul |
| Drone | speaking in monotonous tone; a continuous low humming sound |
| Impertinent | insolently rude, not within the proper bounds of good taste or manners |
| Recluse | a person who lives in solitude, a hermit |
| Enunciate | to pronounce clearly |
| Savory | appetizing |
| Irascible | irritable, easy angered, cranky, cross |
| Lament | to mourn or to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner |
