| A | B |
|---|
| brusquely | blunt, abrupt in manner |
| blustered | to be loud, noisy, swaggering |
| prodigy | a child who is amazingly talented or intelligent |
| immoderate | too much, too great |
| blurted | to utter suddenly or impulsively |
| arrogantly | making claims to be superior |
| enchanted | to be delighted or charmed |
| expectations | something expected or looked forward to |
| reproach | to blame or criticize |
| swaggering | boasting or bragging |
| contempt | the state of being despised |
| antipathy | a strong dislike |
| indignation | anger caused by an unfair treatment |
| crisply | brisk, sharp, clear |
| appraising | to evaluate the worth or value of something |
| nonchalantly | not caring or showing any concern |
| wavered | to feel or show doubt or indecision |
| surreptitiously | to move in a sneaky fashion |
| listlessly | having no interest because of feeling sick or sad |
| pensive | to be deep in thought |
| proprietor | the owner of a business |
| solitude | alone, being one self |
| dowry | money or property the bride brings to the marriage |
| epitome | one who has all of the typical qualities, an example |
| agilely | to move quickly and gracefully |
| reverie | a private daydream |
| ruinous | causing ruin |
| irate | very angry |
| frankly | honestly and openly |
| frugal | not wasteful, careful with money |
| caste | any system which separates people according to their wealth |
| chic | fashionable, stylish |
| provoke | to anger, to annoy |
| petty | of little importance |
| elated | to make proud, joyful, happy |
