| A | B |
|---|
| invariably | adv.--continually; perpetually; constantly; always |
| proximity | noun--nearness; closeness; a neighboring area |
| affiliate | noun--an associated person or organization; verb--to associate or unite with a larger body |
| rejuvenate | verb--to make young or vigorous again |
| portly | adj. comfortably fat or stout; large and heavy in a stately manner |
| encumber | verb--to hinder; to weigh down |
| unprecedented | adj.--never done or known before; without previous example |
| ecstatic | adj.--filled with rapture; overjoyed |
| pompous | adj.--overly dignified; self-important |
| plausible | adj.--appearing to be true; reasonabl |
| insipid | adj.--flavorless; dull or unexciting |
| painstaking | adj.--very careful; diligent |
| deteriorate | verb--to become worse or less valuable |
| lament | verb--to regret; to express sorrow; noun--an expression of grief |
| compassion | noun--pity for someone else's suffering; deep sympathy |
| ascertain | verb--to find out; to determine |
| repress | verb--to hold back; to keep or put down |
| loathe | to feel intense dislike or disgust; to detest |
| composure | noun--self-possession; calmness |
| atrocious | adj. exceedingly bad; cruel |
