| A | B |
|---|
| carbine | a lightweight rifle with a short barrel. |
| confirmation | the act of estblishing the validity of something. |
| disparagement | the act of belittling someone or reducing his self-esteem. |
| distillate | a liquid condensed from vapor; a purified form. |
| horizon | the intersection of the earth and the sky. |
| judicious | having or exhibiting sound judgment. |
| lucent | giving off light |
| luxurious | conducive to pleasure and comfort. |
| precipitate | to cause to happen, often suddenly or prematurley. |
| prophecy | a prediction of the future. |
| semblance | outward appearance which often belies or exaggerates the truth. |
| speculation | the act of thinking about possibilities. |
| transfigured | altered the outward appreance of. |
| visualize | to form a mental image of. |
| assaults | violent attacks, either physilca or verbal. |
| clustered | gathered or grown closely together or in bunches. |
| contemptuous | showing open disrespect or disobeidence |
| crevices | narrow cracks or openings |
| dignity | poise and self-respect |
| extravagent | given to lavish or excessive spending |
| hibiscus | tropical tree or shrub with large, showy, variously colored flowers |
| perplexed | confused or troubled by uncertainty or doubt |
| rash | charatized by ir resulting from ill-considered haste or boldness |
| solemn | deeply serious |
| stalwart | physicall and/ or morally strong |
| swabbed | used a small piece of absorbent material attatched to a stick to clean or apply medicine;mopped |
| understatement | lack of emphasis in wording or expression for effect |
