| A | B |
|---|
| carbine | a lightweight rifle with a short barrel |
| distillate | liquid condensed from vapor; a purified form |
| horizon | the intersection of the earth and the sky |
| judicious | having or exhibiting sound judgement |
| lucent | giving off light |
| luxurious | conductive to pleasure and comfort |
| precipitate | to cause to happen, often suddenly or prematurely |
| 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 appearance of |
| visualize | to form a mental image of |
| assaults | violent attacks, either physical or verbal |
| clustered | gathered or grown closely together or in bunches |
| contemptuous | showing open disrespect |
| crevices | narrow cracks or openings |
| dignity | poise and self-respect |
| extravagant | given lavish or excessive spending |
| hibiscus | tropical tree or shrub with large, showy, viously colored flowers |
