| A | B |
| au courant | well-informed; up-to-date |
| blase | tired of pleasures; bored |
| chic | stylish |
| debonair | courteous; gracious; charming |
| maladroit | unskillful; clumsy |
| naive | simple in nature; gullible; ingenuous |
| nonchalant | without concern; indifferent |
| attache | member of staff at embassy |
| bourgeoisie | middle class |
| charge d'affaires | temporary sub. for ambassador |
| confrere | colleague; co-worker |
| connoisseur | expert; critical judge |
| coterie | circle of acquanintances; clique |
| debutante | girl just introduced to society |
| devotee | ardent adherent; partisan |
| elite | choice part; superior individuals |
| emigre | refugee |
| entrepreneur | one who assumes risks and management |
| envoy | diplomatic agent or messenger |
| fiance | person engaged to be married |