| A | B |
|---|
| akimbo | with hands on hips and elbows bent |
| altercation | angry dispute; noisy quarrel |
| elucidate | make clear; explain; clarify |
| encumber | burden; weigh down |
| connive | to cooperate secretly; to pretend to ignore a wrongdoing |
| haughty | proud and scornful |
| exodus | a departure, usually of a great number |
| volition | power of decision or choice |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well |
| temerity | reckless boldness |
| duress | pressure; threat of force |
| pinion | to bind the arms of |
| staccato | abrupt in manner |
| irascible | easily angered; quick tempered |
| lament | sad song that expresses grief |
