| A | B |
|---|
| judicious | showing good judgment; wise |
| alms (giver) | money or goods given to the needy |
| essence | the most basic or important element of something; an extract containing a concentrated fragrance or flavor |
| residue | something remaining after the major part has been removed |
| precipitate (d) | to cause to happen sooner than expectred; to cause a substance to separate and fall |
| distillate | the concentrated, purified liquid left after the refining process |
| incandescent (-ence) | very bright; brilliant |
| disparage (ment) | to belittle |
| benediction | a blessing |
| subjugate (-tion) | to keep under control; subdue |
| curt (ly) | rude; blunt |
| gelatin (e) | a thin, transparent, souble materialused in the preparation of food, medicine capsules, etc. |
| deft (ly) | skillful in a quick and sure way |
| dissemble (-ing) | to disguise one's true feelings or motives |
| taut | tightly stretched; tense |
| furtive | sly; secret |
| inaudible | unable to be heard |
| consecrate (d) | to make holy; to dedicate to a special service or goal |
| countenance (d) | the expression on a person's face |
| spew (ed) | to vomit; to spit out |
| rampart (s) | a protective wall encircling a fortress or city; any structure that serves as a defense |
| hover (ed) | to move around while staying over a particular place |
| contempt (ous) | scornful |
| spurn (ed) | to reject scornfully |
| perplex (ed) | to confuse |
| tremor | a shivering or trembling movement |
| clamber | to climb with difficulty on all fours; scramble |
| lethargy | extreme slugishness |
| kelp | brown seaweed |
| recede (-ing) | to move or fade away |
