| A | B |
|---|
| inviolable | sacred; of such character that it must not be broken |
| dissidence | a difference of opinion; discontent |
| obeisance | a deep bow or other body movement indicating respect or submission; deference, homage |
| epicurean | a person with discriminating tastes; devoted to the pursuit of pleasure |
| amenities | attractive features, customs, etc. |
| mutable | open to or capable of change |
| improvident | not thrifty; failing to plan ahead |
| aperture | an opening, gap, hole |
| affectation | a habit or mannerism assumed for effect; a pretentious display of manners |
| nascent | just beginning to exist or develop; having just come into existence |
| iniquity | wickedness, sin; grossly immoral act |
| subsist | to remain alive, manage to make a living or maintain life |
| progeny | descendants, offspring, children; followers, disciples |
| promulgate | to proclaim or issue officially; to make known far and wide |
| restive | restless; hard to manage; balky |
| presage | a warning or an indication of failure; to foreshadow or point to a future event |
| pillory | to expose to public contempt or ridicule; a device for publicly punishing offenders |
| recrimination | an exchange of charges or accusations; a bitter retort or countercharge |
| seraphic | angelic, heavenly, celestial |
| pittance | a woefully meager allowance, wage or portion |
| panegyric | formal or elaborate praise; a tribute |
| rectitude | uprightness, righteousness; correctness |
