| A | B |
| agitation | (n) a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm |
| blurt | (v) to say suddenly or without thinking |
| chronological | (adj) arranged in order of time of occurrence |
| countenance | (n) a face, facial expression; (v) to tolerate or approve |
| diminish | (v) to make or become smaller, reduce in size |
| enchant | (v) to please greatly; to charm, put under a spell |
| fluctuate | (v) to change continually; to move up and down |
| foster | (v) to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; (adj) in the same family but not related by birth |
| grovel | (v) to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something bace or unworthy |
| handicraft | (n) work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill; (adj) relating to skilled work done by hand |
| hilarious | (adj) extremely funny, causing loud amusement |
| ignite | (v) to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite |
| magnitude | (n) the great size or importance of something |
| massive | (adj) large and heavy; great in size or scope |
| maternal | (adj) of or like a mother |
| pall | (v) to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to becoem tiresome; (n) a dark covering, something that conceals |
| reputable | (adj) well thought of having a good reputation |
| revere | (v) to love and respect deeply, honor greatly |
| saga | (n) a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account |
| stodgy | (adj) dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick |