| A | B |
|---|
| Carbine | a lightweight rifle with a short barrel |
| Confirmation | the act of establishing the validity |
| 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 exhibiting sound judgement |
| 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 |
| Assaults | violent attacks, either physical or verbal |
| Clustered | gathered or grown closely together or in bunches |
| Contemptuous | showing open disrespect or willful disobedience |
| Crevices | narrow cracks or openings |
| Dignity | poise and self-respect |
| Extravagant | given to lavish or excessive spending |
| Hibiscus | tropical tree or shurb with large,showy,variously-colored flowers |
| Perplexed | confused or troubled by uncertainty or doubt |
| Rash | characterized by or resulting from ill-considered haste or boldness |
| Solemn | deeply serious |
| Stalwart | physically and/or morally strong |
| Swabbed | used a small piece of absorbent material attached to a stick to clean or apply medicine;mopped |
| Understatement | lack of emphasis in wording or expression for effect |
