| A | B |
|---|
| austere | (adj) without decoration or luxury; severely simple |
| esoteric | (adj) intended for or understood by only a certain group; beyond the understanding of most people |
| facsimile | (n) an exact copy or reproduction |
| grotesque | (adj) distorted or strikingly inconsistent in shape, appearance, or manner |
| mesmerize | (v) to hypnotize or fascinate; hold spellbound |
| metamorhposis | (n) a great or complete change; transformation |
| notorious | (adj) known widely but unfavorably; having a bad reputation |
| perfunctory | (adj) done only as a routine, with little care or interest; performed with no interest or enthusiasm |
| provocative | (adj) tending to arouse interest or curiosity |
| travesty | (n) a crude, exaggerated, or ridiculous representation; mockery |
