| A | B |
|---|
| callous | (adj) hardened in mind or feelings |
| desecrate | (v) to treat with extreme disrespect; to defile |
| evanescent | (adj) gradually disappearing; fading away like a vapor |
| heed | (v) to pay attention to |
| indigent | (adj) not having enough to live on; very poor; impoverished |
| paragon | (n) a model of excellence or perfection |
| provincial | (adj) limited and narrow in outlook; unsophisticated |
| steadfast | (adj) firmly and consistently loyal |
| supercilious | (adj) proud; scornful; looking down on others |
| usurp | (v) to seize power or position by force |
