| A | B |
|---|
| inscrutable | that which cannot be easily understood |
| subdued | to make less intense; reduced, diminished |
| bigot | a narrow-minded prejudiced person |
| sallow | of a sickly, pale, yellow hue |
| tentative | indicating timidity, hesitance, or uncertainty |
| inferiority | the state of being low or lower in status |
| etiquette | the forms, manners, and ceremonies required in social relations |
| formidable | causing fear or dread |
| villainous | of, like or characteristic of a villain; evil, wicked |
| calligraphy | beautiful handwriting, esp as an art |
| liquidamber | any of a genus of trees of the witchhazel family found in Asia and N. America |
| flourish | anthying done in a showy way as a sweeping movement of the limbs or body |
| depraved | morally corrupt, debased, perverted |
| insipid | lacking flavor or zest, unpalatable; dull |
| submissive | disposed to submit; docile; obedient |
| sabotage | the deliberate obstruction of or damage to any cause, movement, activity, effort |
| chided | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| escapade | adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| chortled | to laugh or chuckle in satisfaction or exultation |
| kibbitzing | giving unwanted advice |
| awe | am emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime |
| chauvinist | an attitude or superiority toward member of the opposite sex |
| clairvoyant | abe to see beyond the range of ordinary people |
| enigmatically | of, relating to or resembling an enigma: mysterious |
| tinge | a slight trace, flavor, odor etc. |
| ploy | an action or maneuver intended to outwit or disconcert another person |
| vulnerable | capable of being physically or emotionally wounded |
| tirade | a long, venomous speech esp one of denunciation, harangue |
| irate | angry, wrathful, incensed |
| benign | good natured, kindly |
