| A | B |
|---|
| carbine | a lightweight rifle with a short barrel |
| confirmation | the act of establishing the validity of something |
| disparagement | the act of belittling someone or reducing his self-esteem |
| distillate | a liquid condensed from vapor;a purified form |
| horizon | the intersection of the earth and the sky |
| judicious | having or exhibilting sound judgment |
| lucent | giving off light |
| luxurious | conducive to pleasure and comfort |
| precipitate | to cause to happen, often suddenly or prematurely |
| prophecy | a prediction of the future |
| semblance | outward appearance which often belies or exaggerates the truth |
| speculation | the act of thinking about possibilities |
| transfigured | altered the outward appearance of |
| visualize | to form a mental image of |
