| A | B |
|---|
| demise | the time when something ends |
| eluded | to avoid or escape by being quick, skillfu or tricky |
| duress | the use of force or threats to make someone comply |
| irascible | easily made angry, hot-tempered; irritable |
| pinioned | to confine, bind or hold down, especially by the arms |
| largo | Very slow in tempo and broad in manner. |
| feral | Wild and menacing, untamed, savage |
| turmoil | an utterly confused or extremely agitated state or condition |
| radical | favoring extreme changes in current views or conditions |
| impertinence | bold rudeness; lack of respect; isolence |
| adamant | unyielding, cannot be swayed or persuaded |
| stolidly | impassive: solemn and showing little or no emotion |
| blandly | in a mild and soothing manner |
| recluse | one who lives alone or someone who is withdrawn from society |
| purloined | taken dishonestly |
| squalid | dirty and unfit for living; especially as a result of neglect |
| spurious | Intended to trick or deceive |
| ruefully | sorrowful, expressing sadness or regret |
| perforated | having a number or series of holes |
| sordid | Dirty; cheap; shameful;tainted |
| wrathfully | Furious, often vindictive anger, rage |
