| A | B |
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| asperity (noun) (1) | 1. sharpness or harshness of manner; 2. roughness of surface; unevenness |
| bane (noun) (1) | a person or thing that destroys or causes harm |
| baneful (adj) (1) | causing destruction or ruin |
| doleful (adj) (1) | mournful or full of sorrow; causing grief |
| extrovert (noun) (1) | a person whose attention is focused on others and on what is going on around him/her rather than on his/her own feelings |
| introvert (noun) (1) | a person who turns his/her attention inward, focusing on his/her own feelings and thoughts |
| garish (adj) (1) | excessively bright and flashy; tastlessly glaring |
| hierarchy (noun) (1) | a group or system in which positions of power are ranked--usually from lowest to highest |
| imbue (verb) (1) | to fill completely with a feeling or idea; to inspire |
| instigate (verb) (1) | to stir up or urge on; to provoke |
| penchant (noun) (1) | a strong attachment or leaning |
| rambunctious (adj) (1) | behaving in a wild and unruly manner |
| repertoire (noun) (1) | a list of pieces an actor, musician, etc. is ready to perform; the skills or accomplishments of a person or group |
| rudiments (noun) (1) | 1. basic principles or skills 2. an undeveloped or beginning stage |
| undermine (verb) (1) | to weaken or ruin by degrees |
| unremitting (adj) (1) | not stopping or slowing down; constant |
