| A | B |
| veneer | a thin surface layer |
| impotent | sexually powerless |
| inhibition | mental process that holds back action |
| immersing | covered completely; saturated |
| usurped | taken and held |
| perception | awareness through the senses |
| deteriorate | to make or become worse |
| priority | position in order or importance |
| skeptical | doubting and questioning |
| incompetent | unable to perform adequately |
| menial | servile; of low position |
| resignation | patient submission |
| identifying | recognizing points of similarity |
| ironic | that which is the opposite of what is expected |
| lethargy | total indifference |