| A | B |
|---|
| zeitgeist | the beliefs, ideas, and spirit of an era (German: “spirit of the time”) |
| astute | having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; being mentally sharp and clever |
| carte blanche | complete discretionary power to do something however one chooses to do it (French: “blank document” - like “blank check” in English) |
| antithetical | directly opposite or opposed |
| obsequious | marked by or showing a fawning attentiveness; too eager to help or obey someone important |
| garble | to reproduce a sound, message, or transmission in a confused or distorted way |
| myopic | unable to see objects that are far away (literal); lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight (figurative) |
| bamboozle | to deceive, trick, or confuse |
| disheveled | marked by disorder or disarray |
| lugubrious | dismal, mournful (especially in an excessive or exaggerated way) |
| schadenfreude | enjoyment derived from the troubles of others |
| jettison | to get rid of something; to throw something overboard to lighten the load in a plane or boat in distress |
