| A | B |
|---|
| duped | easily fooled |
| genius | highly intelligent |
| decisive | having the power to decide |
| economical | operating with little waste |
| moat | ditch filled with water |
| prelude | an introduction |
| levy | tax |
| immoderate | an excess or large quantity |
| extract | to draw out |
| polarize | separate into opposing groups |
| faith | belief and trust |
| languish | to become dispirited, pine |
| headache | pain in the head |
| length | the longer dimension of an object |
| cloy | an odor which disgust or nauseates |
| ankle | lower part of the leg |
| scramble | to mix together or move clumsily |
| bemoan | lament, deplore |
| skein | loosely twisted quantity of yarn |
| insignia | a symbol of honor/badge |
| cleanse | to clean, disinfect |
| fleece | the wooly coat of an animal |
| chimera | mythological beast |
| tallish | being rather tall |
| obstacle | something that stands in the way |
| impudent | contempt/disrespect/sarcastic |
| happiness | state of well-being or contentment |
| pungent | sharp, irritating as in odor |
| benevolent | kind |
| exclude | to omit, leave out |
| puddle | large pool of water |
| lightning | tremendous electrical charge |
| expedition | a journey |
| abhorrence | loathe, detest |
| gentleman | a well-bred man |
| variable | changeable |
| repeat | to say or do over again |
| omniscience | all knowing |
| aspirant | a candidate, one who aspires |
| nautical | having to do with sailing or the ocean |
