| A | B |
| veneer | cover wtih a thin layer of wood or other material OR surface appearance or show |
| sprout | begin to grow; shoot forth |
| dusky | somewhat dark-colored, dim; obscure |
| wastrel | spendthrift, good for nothing |
| hoard | save and store away |
| mischievous | naughty, harmful, full of pranks |
| grove | group of trees |
| dawn (n) | beginning of day OR new beginning |
| spry | active; nimble |
| foliage | leaves of a plant |
| stall (n) | place in a stable for an animal |
| dawn (v) | to grow clear to the eye or mind |
| stall (v) | stop or bring to a standstill, usually against one's wish |
| tranquil | peaceful, calm, quiet |
| flourish (v) | grow or develop with vigor OR to wave in the air, waving about |
| vicious | evil, wicked, spiteful, having bad habits; disposition, |
| booth | a covered stall or similar place where goods are sold or shown |
| flourish (n) | a showy, dramatic waving motion |
| booth | a small enclosed place for a telephone, a partly enclosed place in a restaurant |
| flourish | a showy trill or passage in music, an extra ornament or curive in handwriting |
| stunt (v) | to check in growth or development; prevent further growth |
| headstrong | rashly or foolishly determined to have one's own way; hard to control; obstinate |
| stunt (n) | feat to attract attention; act showing boldness or skill |
| bevy | a small group or flock |
| mope | be dull, silent, or sad, |
| obstinate | not giving in; stubborn, hard to control |
| prank | piece of mischief, playful trick, |
| mature (adj) | ripe of due; payable OR full grown, carefully thought out |
| sullen | silent because of bad humor or anger |
| mature (v) | to develop fully, to "grow up" |
| miser | person who lives poorly in order to save money and keep it; loves money |
| plumage | feathers of a bird |