| A | B |
|---|
| abject | hopelessly low; wretched; miserable; w/o self respect |
| euphemism | a mild expression used in place of a harsh, crude or distasteful one |
| distraught | in a state of mental conflict; agitated; crazed |
| revile | to attack w. abusive language; to call insulting names |
| phlegmatic | sluggish; indifferent; calm |
| nebulous | hazy; vague; not clearly defined |
| propriety | acceptable behavior; conformity w. conventional standards |
| commensurate | in proper proportion; having the same scale, measure or size |
| prosaic | matter of fact; ordinary; commonplace |
| admonish | to reprove mildly & kindly; to caution or warn; to urge |
