| A | B |
| criticize | to judge, especially unfavorably; to find fault with |
| discomfit | to throw into a state of confusion or embarrassment |
| garment | any article of clothing |
| indicate | to make known; to show; also, to point out |
| sneer | to express scorn or contempt |
| painstaking | involving great care and concentration |
| rascal | a mischievous or dishonest person |
| resigned | showing patient acceptance of a bad, tiring, etc., situation; accepting; meek |
| smirk | a self-satisfied or gloating smile |
| merchant | one who buys and sells goods for profit; a storekeeper or shopkeeper |