| A | B |
| placidly | (adverb) Calmly |
| presumptuous | (adjective) overly bold, confident |
| credulity | ( noun) tendency to believe too readily |
| prosaic | (adjective) ordinary, unimaginative |
| avaricious | (adjective) greedy for money |
| averted | (verb) turned away, prevented |
| inaudible | (adjective) incapable of being heard |
| apathy | (noun) lack of emotion or interest |
| resounded | (verb) echoed |
| reverberated | (verb) echoed |
| acute | (adjective) sharp, sensitive |
| vexed | (adjective) disturbed, annoyed |
| sagacity | (noun) intelligence and good judgement |
| refrained | (verb) held back |
| wary | (adjective) cautious |
| suavity | (noun) smoothness, politeness |
| audacity | (noun) boldness |
| vehemently | (adverb) forcefully, passionately |
| gesticulations | (noun) energetic gestures |
| derision | (noun) contempt, ridicule |