| A | B |
|---|
| excess | too much or too many; extra |
| impale | pierce with something pointed; fasten |
| speculation | a guessing |
| improbable | unlikely |
| swarthy | having a dark skin |
| cherish | hold dear; treat with affection |
| usher | guide; escort |
| discreetly | in a way that shows good judgment; cautiously |
| habitual | done by habit; usual |
| pacific | peaceful; calm; quiet |
| stalwart | strongly built; sturdy |
| stanchest | most loyal |
| plodder | a person who works hard, but slowly |
| absurdity | something unreasonable or ridiculous |
| egotism | a habit of thinking too highly of oneself; conceit |
| simultaneously | happening at the same time |
| elective | subject or course of study that may be taken but is not required |
| scowl | look angry or sullen by lowering the eyebrows; frown |
| quiver | shake with a slight but rapid motion; shiver; tremble |
| ferocity | savage cruelty; fierceness |
| conviction | firmness of belief |
| linger | to stay, as if unwillig to leave |
| trudge | walk wearily or with effort |
| portly | having a large body; overweight |
| bluff | fool by pretending confidence |
| sheepishly | in an awkwardly bashful or embarrassed manner |
| nymph | maiden goddess of nature in Greek and Roman myths |
| distract | to draw away the attention |
| exceptionally | unusually |
| spurn | refuse with anger and disgust |
| vengeance | punishment in return for a wrong; revenge |
| indifferent | uncaring; showing no interest |
| scorn | look down upon; despise |
| consume | use up; spend |
