| A | B |
|---|
| cliche | a phrase that is no longer effective or meaningful because of being used too often |
| commend | to speak of with approval; to praise |
| competent | able to do something |
| deception | a trick or lie; something that deceives |
| drudgery | dull, uninteresting work |
| erode | to wear away slowly |
| falter | to hesitate; to no go straight onward; to lose courage; to speak in a hesitating way; to stammer |
| hoard | a stored supply, often hidden; to store up for future use |
| intimidate | to frighten; to influence by fear |
| jubilant | feeling great joy; filled with gladness and rejoicing; happy enough to shout |
| luscious | delicious; extremely sweet and pleasing to any of the senses |
| offend | to cause someone to feel hurt or angry; to insult |
| retrieve | to get back; to recover |
| steadfast | firm and unchanging; loyal; true |
| tact | the ability to deal with difficult situations without making people feel hurt or insulted |
