| A | B |
|---|
| approbation | expression of approval |
| assuage | to appease; to calm; to satisfy |
| coalition | a combination, union, or merger |
| decadence | decline, decay, or deterioration |
| elicit | to draw forth |
| expostulate | to attempt to dissuade someone by earnest reasoning |
| hackneyed | used so often as to lack originality |
| hiatus | a cut, break, gap |
| innuendo | a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference |
| intercede | to plead on behalf of someone else |
| jaded | wearied; worn out; duiled |
| lurid | causing shock, horror; pale in color |
| meritorious | worthy, deserving recognition and praise |
| petulant | peevish; easily irritated and upset |
| prerogative | a special right or privilege |
| provincial | narrow minded |
| simulate | to imitate |
| transcend | to rise above or beyond; exceed |
| umbrage | shade; offense, resentment; vague suspicion |
| unctuous | trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness |
