| A | B |
|---|
| contriving | planning with cleverness or ingenuity |
| diligent | marked by persevering, painstaking effort |
| heliotrope | flowers native to Peru |
| silicate | compound containing silicon, oxygen, and metals |
| injustice | violation of another's rights or what is right |
| abruptly | ina short or brusque manner |
| phosphate | soda fountain drink with carbonated water and flavored syrup |
| affronted | intentionally insulted |
| weaned | slowly detached from something one is used to having |
| legacy | something handed down from an ancestor |
| anguished | agonized; tormented |
| proscenium | stage area between curtains and orchestra |
| conceited | vain |
| bereaved | suffering the loss of a loved one |
| exasperation | feeling of impatient anger or annoyance |
| scowling | frowning in anger |
| scandal | an incident that brings about disgrace |
| crestfallen | dejected, depressed |
| indifferent | having no concern for |
| bitingly | in a nasty way intending to hurt someone |
