| A | B |
|---|
| Asset | A useful or desirable thing or quality |
| Suffocate | to cut off air supply; smother |
| Hastily | hurried, without thought |
| Roguishly | playful; rascally |
| Incredulous | disinclined to believe; skeptical |
| Scowl | contract the brows in an angry manner |
| Stalk | to pursue or approach prey |
| Nonchalant | casually |
| Shanghai | to kidnap by force |
| Vaguely | general; not clear |
| Stricken | afflicted or affected, as with disease or trouble |
| Gallant | brave or chivalrous |
| Aloof | At a distance, in feeling or interest |
| Wince | To draw back or tense the body |
| Cunning | Sly manner, craftiness |
| Resignedly | Submissively |
| Elude | To avoid or escape |
| Aghast | Struck with shock or amazement |
| Hysterics | Uncontrollable laughter or crying |
| Quavering | Shaking or trembling |
| Exploit | Daring act or heroic deed -or- to use selfishly |
| Vital | necessary to life; of importance |
| Grimace | facial expression that indicates disapproval |
| Soused | Drunk; intoxicated |
| Gorge | To eat quickly and greedily |
| Contemptuously | Scornfully, disdainfully |
| Apparent | clear; obvious |
| Prompt | on time |
| Numb | lack of sensation |
| Falter | hesitate |
| Stupor | mental numbness; shock |
| Glint | quick flash |
| Doggedly | persistently; stubbornly |
| Bewilderment | state of confusion |
| Ruefully | regretfully; seeking pity or compassion |
| Detached | physical or mental separation |
| Implore | beg; appeal |
| Delirious | having uncontrolled emotions |
| Unceasing | continuous; not stopping |
| Indignant | expressing displeasure at something unjust |
