| A | B |
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| arbiter (noun) | one whose decisions are accepted as final; a judge |
| conclave (noun) | a private meeting or secret assembly |
| concomitant (adj) | accompanying; occupying or existing at the same time |
| coterie (noun) | an intimate or exclusive group; a clique |
| demur (verb) | to raise objections; to withhold one's approval or agreement |
| entice (verb) | to lead or persuade by arousing desire or hope; allure |
| enticing (adj) | alluring |
| flaunt (verb) | to parade or display conspicuously or boldly |
| genteel (adj) | polite, elegant, stylish; sometimes overly so |
| graphic (adj) | 1. evoking a sharp mental picture; vivid; 2. concerning the pictorial arts such as drawing, painting, etc. |
| inimical (adj) | 1. expressing hostility or unfriendly intent; 2. having adverse or harmful effects |
| inordinate (adj) | beyond what is ordinary or reasonable in amount or scope; excessive |
| ludicrous (adj) | provoking or describing laughter because of absurdity; ridiculous |
| oligarchy (noun) | government by a small, elite group |
| redoubtable (adj) | worthy of respect; formidable |
| repugnant (adj) | highly distasteful; offensive; repulsive |
| flout (verb) | to treat with undisguised contempt |
| demure (adj) | shy or modest in manner or behavior |
| inimitable (adj) | cannot be imitated or copied |
