| A | B |
|---|
| arbitrary | determined by personal judgment, not rule or reason; based on impulse |
| mercenary | motivated only by financial gain; greedy |
| allusion | an indirect reference |
| syndrome | a group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition |
| euphemism | a mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant |
| appease | to calm, especially by giving into the demands of |
| banal | lacking originality; overused; commonplace |
| taint | to stain the honor of someone or something |
| assail | to attack physically or verbally |
| altruistic | unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish |
