| A | B |
|---|
| morphed | changed shape |
| retort: | a quick, witty or cutting reply |
| teetering: | see-sawing |
| rafters: | parallel beams supporting a roof |
| quest: | search |
| nectarine: | a peach-like fruit |
| engendered: | brought into existence |
| sleight of hand: | the hand is quicker than the eye |
| tamper: | to interfere and damage |
| eon: | an age or forever |
| premise: | something assumed or taken for granted |
| oscillating: | swinging backward and forward |
| pendulums: | oscillate |
| angst: | anxiety, apprehension, insecurity |
| vehement: | forcibly expressed |
| whirling dervish: | a person who whirls |
| figment: | something made up or contrived |
| abounded: | present in large numbers |
| rectified: | adjusted |
| strutted: | walked with a proud gait |
| cavort: | engage in extravagant behavior |
| condescend: | to waive the privileges of rank |
| flabbergasted: | stunned, amazed |
| chortle: | laugh or chuckle in satisfaction |
| occurence: | something that occurs or happens |
| ingratiating: | gaining favor through flattery |
| blurted: | spoke without thinking |
| berate: | scold or condemn vehemently |
| gallant: | spirited or brave |
| traipse: | walk, tramp or travel about |
| assumption: | supposition that something is true |
| takes the Mickey out: | take the steam out of someone |
| peevish: | querulous in temperament |
| querulous: | habitually complaining |
| awesome: | inspirational or extraordinary |
| ravenous: | extremely hungry |
| straggled: | wandered from the direct course |
| deign: | to condescend to give or offer |
| reminscent: | tending to remind |
| culprit: | one accused or convicted of a crime |
| conspiratorial: | suggestive of a conspiracy |
| admonish: | warning or disapproval |
| shudder: | tremble convulsively |
| dastardly: | despicably mean or cowardly |
| indulge: | treat with excessive leniency |
| muster: | gather |
| tirade: | an angry speech |
