| A | B |
|---|
| impetuosity | unthinking action |
| pestilence | a very destructive infectious disease |
| dauntless | fearless |
| sagacious | wise |
| grotesque | having a bizarre, fantastic appearance |
| contagion | the spreading of disease (n.) |
| pervade | to spread throughout. |
| license | a lack of restrictions on behavior; freedom |
| untenanted | not occupied |
| tangible | able to be touched or felt |
| encroach | to advance beyond original limits; intrude |
| obliterate | to wipe out, leaving no trace |
| coquettish | flirtatious |
| edit | an order put out by a person in authority |
| dank | unpleasantly damp; moist and chilly |
| pallid | abnormally pale |
| temerity | foolish boldness |
| diffident | shy and timid; lacking self-confidence |
| divulge | to make known something private |
| circumvent | to avoid or get around by clever maneuvering |
| thwart | to block or hinder; prevent the fulfillment of |
| virulent | extremely poisonous or harmful |
| tedious | boring because of dullness |
| profoundly | deeply; intensely |
| obscure | v. to cover over;hide |
