| A | B |
| oculist | n. an old-fashioned term for "eye doctor." |
| inarticulate | adj. produced without the normal sounds of understandable speech. |
| intimations | n. hints; indirect suggestions |
| pinafore | n. a sleeveless, apron-like garment, usually worn over a dress or blouse. |
| caricature | n. an exaggerated picture of someone. |
| imperious | adj. overbearing; arrogant; proud. |
| acute | adj. severe; intense. |
| vivacious | adj. lively. |
| voluminous | adj. large; bulky. |
| asperity | n. sharpness of temper; anger. |