| A | B |
|---|
| assaults | violent attacks, either physical or verbal |
| clustered | gathered or grown closely together or in bunches |
| crevices | narrow cracks or openings |
| dignity | poise and self-respect |
| extravagant | given to lavish or excessive spending |
| hibiscus | tropical tree or shrub with lage, showy, variouly-colored flowers |
| contemptuous | showing open disrespect or willful disobedience |
| 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 meterial attached to a stick to clean or apply medicine; mopped |
| understatement | lack of emphasis in wording or expression for effect |
