| A | B |
| abhor | to despise; to hate |
| aloof | reserved; distant |
| callous | insensitive toward others; uncaring |
| decadence | moral decay |
| impersonating | to imitate |
| introvert | a person who is most comfortable in quiet and private surroundings |
| laborious | requiring a great deal of time and effort |
| momentary | lasting only a short while; fleeting |
| ordeal | an unpleasant or particularly traumatic experience |
| pessimistic | anticipating negative outcomes |