| A | B |
|---|
| partriarch | the father and ruler of a family or tribe |
| matriarch | a woman who rules a family, group, or state |
| skeptical | marked by doubt |
| writhed | to twist and turn this way and that as if in pain |
| unperturbed | not disturbed greatly; unbothered |
| cringe | to shrink in fear |
| torrential | a sudden rush like a stream of liquid |
| mocking | making fun of someone or something |
| melodious | pleasing to the ear because of melody |
| utterly | complete in extent or degree |
| mishap | bad luck; an unfortunate accident |
| irate | angry |
| jostled | push roughly |
| replica | a close reproduction; a copy |
| mettle | ability to keep going |
