| A | B |
|---|
| abound' | (v) to be plentiful, be filled |
| brag'gart | (n) a boaster (adj) boastful in a loud, annoying way |
| cache | (n) a hiding place; something hidden or stored |
| clarifica'tion | (n) the act of making clear or understandable, an explanation |
| despon'dent | (adj) sad, without hope, discouraged |
| embez'zle | (v) to steal property entrusted to one's care |
| heart'rending | (adj) causing mental pain or grief |
| lei'surely | (adj) unhurried, taking plenty of time (adv) in an easygoing or unhurried way |
| lethar'gic | (adj) unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent |
| mal'ady | (n) a sickness, illness, disease, disorder |
| mel'low | (adj) ripe, well-matured; soft, sweet, and rich; gentle, pleasant; (v) to become gentle and sweet |
| noma'dic | (adj) wandering, moving about from place to place |
| piece'meal | (adj) on piece at a time (adv) gradually |
| quest | (n) a search, hunt (v) to search, seek, ask |
| ran'dom | (adj) by chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular |
| rant | (v) to speak wildly and noisily (n) loud, violent talk |
| reinforce' | (v) to make stronger with new materials or support |
| seclu'sion | (n) isolation form others |
| sta'tus | (n) a person's condition or position in the eyes of the law; relative rank or standing, especially in society; prestige |
| tur'moil | (n) a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitation |
