| A | B |
|---|
| wavering | moving unsteadily back and forth |
| assail | to attack violently; assault |
| bountiful | liberal in bestowing gifts; generous |
| confer | to discuss; compare opinions |
| abashed | ashamed or embarrassed |
| frivolity | the quality or state of being self-indulgent |
| maltreat | to treat or handle badly; abuse |
| discreet | careful with regard to respecting privacy |
| improvise | to do something without previous preparation |
| illusion | something that deceives by producing a misleading impression of reality |
| tentative | done as a trial; experimental |
| mortified | to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one’s pride or self-respect |
| revere | to regard with respect tinged with awe |
| denounce | to condemn openly or publicly |
| compel | to force or drive to do something |
| reluctant | unwillingly; disinclined |
| destitute | deprived of, devoid of, or lacking |
| indignantly | expressing strong displeasure at something considered offensive |
| escarpment | a long, steep cliff |
| repress | to keep down or suppress by pressure |
