| A | B |
|---|
| abjectly | in a manner that suggest lack of self respect |
| apparatus | materials or tools neede for a specific purpose |
| ascetic | self-denying; austere |
| avow | admit frankly |
| catalyst | something that stimulates or hastens |
| conceivably | in a manner that can be understood |
| confound | confuse; bewilder |
| conjunction | association; combination |
| eerie | mysterious; weird |
| exasperating | irritating; annoying |
| formalize | give definite form to |
| gull | to trick or dupe |
| haggard | having a wasted or exhausted look |
| imperceptible | not able to be detected by the senses |
| impetus | driving force behind an activity |
| inherently | natuirally; characteristically |
| machination | clever plot or scheme |
| meager | inadequate |
| menagerie | collection of wild or exotic animals |
| metrical | related to the number of beats in a line |
| nuptial | concerning marriage or weddings |
| ordain | officially give someone authority to perform ministerial duties |
| predominantly | mostly |
| profusion | abundance |
| ravenously | greedily; hungrily |
| refrain | hold back |
| relentless | harsh; pitiless |
| resolution | determined state of mind |
| trepidation | anxiety; nervousness |
| vestibule | hallway or small room at the entrance of a building |
