| A | B |
|---|
| absurd | ridiculous, bizarre, incongruous |
| amok | out of control, disorganized, frenzied |
| annihilated | destroyed, obliterated, eradicated |
| apprentice | trainee, novice, learner |
| astonishment | amazement, bewilderment |
| balk | draw back, recoil, cringe |
| blithe | carefree, amiable, unconcerned |
| chiseled | carefully sculptured, shaped, fashioned |
| confer | bestow, award, discuss |
| convoy | fleet, procession, group |
| corridor | walkway, hallway, passageway |
| disdainful | condescending, contemptuous, sneering |
| disparage | belittle, ridicule, criticize |
| elusive | mysterious, obscure, hard to pin down |
| extravagance | lavishness, excessiveness, profligacy |
| flourish | prosper, thrive, burgeon, increase |
| gawk | gape, stare |
| gravely | grimly, sternly, austerely, solemnly |
| gravitate | descend, settle, incline |
| grim | bleak, harsh, dismal, gloomy |
| hearty | vigorous, energetic, jovial, genial |
| hoax | swindle, ruse, deception |
| impulsive | rash, impetuous, reckless |
| inquisition | inquiry, investigation, examination |
| keen | eager, ardent, enthusiastic |
| masochistic | tending to invite and enjoy misery |
| meddle | interfere, pry, intrude |
| mingle | blend, fuse, merge |
| mishmash | hodgepodge, jumble, muddle |
| mock | tease, scorn, deride, ridicule |
| oblivious | unaware, unconscious, insensible |
| oratorical | theatrical, booming, melodramatic |
| paleontologist | one who studies fossils |
| pantomime | to act without speaking, using gestures or expressions |
| perpetual | lasting forever, occurring repeatedly |
| pirouette | a spin of the body, especially on tiptoe |
| raucous | unpleasantly loud, ribald |
| reluctance | lack of enthusiasm, resistance |
| revel | take pleasure, enjoy partying |
| saguaro | giant cactus |
| serenade | croon to, sing to |
| shun | ignore, spurn, eschew, reject |
| smirk | sneer, grin |
| stifled | muffled, subdued, quiet |
| subside | settle, fall down, collapse, sink |
| torrent | violent flow, gush, surge |
| variant | alternate, deviation, modification |
| veer | swerve, change direction |
| yammering | talking noisily and continuously |
| zeal | passion, ardor, enthusiasm |
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