| A | B |
|---|
| abyss | bottomless hole, a vast expanse or depth |
| articulate | to speak distinctly; expressing oneself clearly |
| bastion | a fortification, a stronghold |
| blunder | to make a mistake as a result of stupidity or carelessness |
| cascade | a steep waterfall or series of waterfalls, a continuous series |
| compress | to contract, to reduce in size or volume |
| contempt | scorn, extreme dislike or disdain |
| contrite | extremely apologetic, remorseful, repentant |
| corpulence | state of being very fat |
| covert | secret, concealed |
| credulous | believing on slight evidence, gullible |
| cynical | given to faultfinding, sneering, and sarcasm; exhibiting mocking disbelief |
| declivity | downward slope |
| decorum | appropriate conduct, correct and proper behavior |
| demur | to hesitate, to delay, to object |
| derision | scoffing at, mockery, ridicule |
| diffidence | shyness, reserve, unassertiveness |
| discursive | rambling, moving from one topic to another randomly |
| disentangle | to unravel, extricate |
| disinclination | a desire to avoid, aversion |
| dubious | doubtful; not clear |
| ebullient | overflowing with excitment, showing enthusiasm |
| ferocity | savagery |
| flourish | to thrive, to grow well |
| foliage | leaves of a plant, leafage |
