| A | B |
|---|
| aghast | struck by terror or amazement |
| amulet | a charm used against evil |
| bleary | blurred or dimmed; indistinct |
| brusque | abrupt or curt and rude in manner |
| contemptuous | open disrespect or scorn |
| crimson | deep purplish red |
| elaborate | intricate and rich in details |
| faltering | to stammer or speak haltingly |
| haggard | worn out, exhausted looking |
| leer | a sly or malicious look |
| optimistic | expecting a good outcome |
| plummet | to fall straight down |
| ponder | to reflect or consider carefully |
| sinister | threatening evil |
| writhing | to move with a twisting motion |
