| A | B |
|---|
| bystander | n. a person present at an event but not participating in it |
| cede | v. to surrender; to give up or yield to another |
| comprehensive | adj. inclusive; extensive |
| devout | adj. 1. devoted to religion 2. sincere; earnest |
| flounder | v. to move or speak clumsily and confusedly |
| foster | v. to promote the development or growth of; to nurture |
| incite | v. to provoke into action; to rouse |
| pittance | n. a small amount |
| precipitate | v. 1. to bring something about prematurely 2. to fall from the sky as rain, snow, or hail |
| restrictive | adj. limiting |
| scurry | v. to move lightly and rapidly |
| spew | v. to eject forcefully; to spit out in great quantity |
| shrewd | adj. sharp in business and practical affairs |
| tact | n. sensitivity in dealing with others |
| vigorous | adj. 1. strong and energetic in mind or body 2. done with force and liveliness |
