| A | B |
|---|
| blandishments (n) (13) | intended to coax or persuade--flattery; an allurement |
| deprecate (verb) (13) | 1. to criticize or express disapproval of; 2. to represent as of little value |
| discomfit (verb) (13) | to make uneasy bo confusing or embarrassing a person |
| meteoric (adj) (13) | coming into existence swiftly, suddenly, brightly, like a meteor |
| overbearing (adj) (13) | acting in an arrogant, domineering way |
| precocious (adj) (13) | showing exceptionally early development of abilities |
| precocity (noun) (13) | state of early development |
| proffer (verb) (13) | to offer for acceptance or consideration |
| proffer (noun) (13) | an offer |
| remonstrate (verb) (13) | to say in protest; to raise an objection |
| rift (noun) (13) | 1. a split or crack 2. a break in friendly relations |
| solicitous (adj) (13) | showing interest and care; concerned |
| succinct (adj) (13) | expressed clearly and in few words; concise |
| sylvan (adj) (13) | having to do with trees or wooded areas |
| trepidation (noun) (13) | apprehension; dread |
| untoward (adj) (13) | not favorable; unlucky |
| virtuoso (noun) (13) | a person with great skill in some art, especially music |
| virtuoso (adj) (13) | done with great skill and dash |
