| A | B |
|---|
| agitation | violent stirring; excitement |
| blurt | say suddenly without thinking |
| chronological | in order of time or occurrence |
| countenance | facial expression |
| diminish | reduce or become smaller |
| enchant | charm; put under a spell |
| fluctuate | change; move up and down |
| foster | care for; encourage |
| grovel | humble; crouch in fear |
| handicraft | handiwork; art |
| hilarious | extremely funny |
| ignite | set on fire |
| magnitude | great size or importance |
| massive | large and heavy |
| maternal | like a mother |
| pall | lose interest; bore |
| reputable | good reputation |
| revere | respect |
| saga | narrative story of a hero |
| stodgy | dull, boring, old-fashioned |
| affliction | physical illness; misfortune |
| akin | related by blood |
| cosmopolitan | worldly; sophisticated |
| elongate | grow in length |
| gala | special event; party |
| gaudy | showy; not in good taste |
| gratitude | appreciate; thankful |
| heed | pay careful attention to |
| hoax | trick or deceive |
| impartial | not biased; fair |
| impostor | trickster; pretender |
| inflate | fill with air; exaggerate |
| meager | poor; small amount; thin |
| meditate | think deeply |
| nutritious | healthful; wholesome |
| oppress | rule cruelly; mistreat; persecute |
| pedestrian | walks; dull |
| transmit | send; relay |
| vanquish | defeat; conquer |
| wan | pale or sickly looking |
| authoritative | official; calls for obedience |
| bankrupt | financial ruin |
| clamor | loud noise |
| coincide | agree; happen at same time |
| cynical | doubtful; skeptical |
| despot | ruler or dictator |
| feud | long term quarrel |
| haggle | argue in a petty way; bargain |
| hardy | sturdy; tough |
| harmonious | agreeable; get along; blend |
| hoard | store up; save; cache |
| indisposed | ailing; unwell; reluctant |
| legacy | inheritance; handed down |
| legitimate | lawful; rightful |
| mirth | merry, fun |
| officiate | referee; conduct |
| partial | not complete |
| patronize | support; treat inferior |
| rite | ceremony; ritual |
| sagacious | wise |
