| A | B |
|---|
| ludicrous | stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at; ridiculous |
| reverence | to greatly admire or respect someone or something |
| flourished | to grow or develop successfully |
| assent | official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request |
| expansively | very happy to talk to people in a friendly way |
| horrid | unpleasant or unkind |
| subdued | to reduce the force of something |
| vivid | very clear, powerful, and detailed images |
| condemnation | to criticize something or someone strongly, ususally for moral reasons |
| lamentation | an expression of sadness or regret |
| gesticulating | to make movements with your hands to express something with emphasis |
| inarticulate | unable to express feelings or ideas clearly |
| tempestuous | a violent storm; strong emotions |
| discursive | talking about or dealing with subjects which are only slightly connected with the main subject for longer than necessary |
| incantation | words that are believed to have a magical effect when spoken or sung |
