| A | B |
|---|
| nutrition | processes by which an animal or plant takes in and makes use of food substances |
| bally-hoo | extravagant statements and claims |
| pincers | an instrument having two handles and two jaws that is used to grip things |
| cuddle | to hold close for warmth or comfort |
| squabble | a noisy quarrel usually over unimportant things |
| hieroglyphic | a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters |
| extraterrestrial | coming from or existing outside the earth |
| orchestral | relating to, or written for an orchestra |
| solidarity | unity as of a group that is based on shared interests and goals |
| zeppelin | a passenger balloon that has a metal frame and is driven through the air by engines carried on its underside |
| abracadabra | a magical charm or word |
| boutique | a small fashionable store |
| profound | having or showing great knowledge or understanding |
| warrior | a person who is or has been in warfare |
| kaleidoscope | a changing pattern or scene; a changing pattern or scene |
| bamboozle | to trick or fool |
| emporium | a store carrying a wide variety of merchandise |
| persnickety | persnickety |
| cantankerous | difficult or irritating to deal with |
| compromise | a settlement of a dispute by each party giving up some demands |
| perseverance | keeping at something in spite of difficulties, opposition, or discouragement |
| leisure | freedom from work or duties |
| serendipity | the effect by which one accidentally discovers something fortunate, especially while looking for something else entirely |
