| A | B |
|---|
| harmonious | having all parts in agreement |
| deplete | to empty |
| rendezvous | a place for meeting |
| ponder | to think about something very carefully |
| noxious | harmful to the health of living beings |
| quagmire | a swampy area |
| whimsical | having the possibility of changing at any time |
| killjoy | a person who spoils fun for others |
| versatile | able to do many things well |
| convertible | an automobile with a top that can be folded back or removed |
| gratify | to please |
| impartial | not favoring one or another |
| amateur | a person who does something for play not pleasure |
| rebellion | a show of opposition to a form of authority |
| knoll | a small rounded hill |
| tolerate | to be able to put up with something |
| appease | to give into demands |
| partial | not complete |
| falsehood | an untrue statement |
| navigate | to steer, sail, or direct the course of a ship or aircraft |
| kindling | small dried twigs or pieces of wood used to start a fire |
| domestic | related to the home or family OR tame; not wild |
| rustic | of the country side; not the city |
| lapse | something that slips by or passes away OR to backslide, or gradually fall into bad habits |
| correspond | to exchange letters with someone OR to match |
| coy | shy or bashful |
| ancestor | a person from whom you are descended |
| dimension | a measurement of length, width, or thickness |
| dominate | to rule or control by strength or power |
| invincible | not able to be defeated |
| muse | to think deeply |
| paraphrase | to restate in other words |
| vulnerable | capable of being harmed or injured |
| tariff | a tax paid on products that are imported or exported |
| urge | to speak or argue strongly for OR a strong desire |
| tactful | thoughtful and sensitive to others' feelings |
| belfry | a tower where a bell or bells are hung |
| critique | to give a critical review of something |
| humble | not proud; modest OR simple not fancy |
| friction | a rubbing of one thing against another |
| loathe | to dislike greatly |
| sincere | genuine; true |
| tragedy | an extremely sad or unfortunate occurrence OR a play, movie, or story with a terribly sad ending |
| pulsate | to beat or throb in rhythm, as the heart does |
| balmy | soothing and mild |
| bask | to bathe in warm sunlight |
| undaunted | not discouraging; not hesitating because of fear |
| aptitude | a natural ability or talent |
| ovation | loud and enthusiastic; show of approval |
| emancipate | to set free from slavery or control |
| denominator | the number below the line in a fraction |
| vertical | straight up and down |
| pell-mell | in confusion and disorder |
| negligent | not showing proper care or concern |
| susceptible | easily influenced or affected |
| tarnish | to dull the shine of a metal surface |
| tantalize | to tease by showing something and then keeping it out of reach |
| contemporary | up to date; modern or current |
| undeniable | unquestionably true |
| scuffle | a confused struggle or fight |
| vicinity | neighborhood |
| annex | to add or attach to something larger OR a wing added to a building |
| brawny | muscular and strong |
| curfew | a deadline for people to be off the streets in the evening |
| radiate | to give off rays of heat or light |
| prosperous | having economic well-being |
| endurance | the power to withstand hardship or stress |
| inundate | 1 to overflow 2 to overrun or overwhelm |
| vital | necessary for supporting life |
| phenomenon | 1 a fact or an event that can be observed or experienced 2 an extraordinary person or thing |
| jostled | bumped or pushed around roughly |
| hearty | full of warmth and friendliness |
| emotion | any strong feeling |
| procrastinate | to put off doing something until a future time |
| indication | something that points out or indicates |
| taffeta | stiff, shiny, fabric made of silk, nylon, or acetate |
| contribute | 1 to give assistance or money 2 to help bring about |
| humorous | full of humor amusing |
| antidote | something that works against the effects of poison |
| loiter | to spend time standing about, doing nothing in particular |
| tattered | broken down or worn out |
| exquisite | having an intricate and beautiful design |
| spartan | characterized by strict self-discipline |
| recoil | to draw back |
| abominable | something hideous and unappealing |
| native | a person born in a particular country or place |
| disheveled | untidy rumpled |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar |
| chronic | lasting a long time; occurring repeatedly OR done by habit |
| leisure | free time for resting |
| retaliate | to get revenge |
| translucent | allowing some light to pass through |
| jut | to stick out |
| asset | something valuable or useful |
| immerse | to cover completely with water or liquid OR to involve or occupy completely |
| temptation | something that tempts or attracts |
| terminate | to bring to an end |
| pungent | sharp or strong to the taste or smell |
| pedigree | a list of ancestors of a person or animal |
| condemn | to strongly disapprove of |
