| A | B |
|---|
| meticulously | very carefully; precisely |
| admonished | scolded mildly but firmly |
| emaciated | extremely thin; scrawny |
| undaunted | not stifled or discouraged |
| amiably | in a good natured way |
| dubious | undecided; not yet determined |
| motley | having many colors |
| temerity | foolish or reckless lack of regard for danger |
| indignant | filled with anger over injustice or meanness; outrage |
| imperiously | in a dominating or overbearing way |
| glowered | stared angrily; scowled |
| haughtily | in an offensively proud or vain way |
| malevolently | in an intentionally evil way |
| placid | pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil |
| persnickety | snobbish or having the aloof attitude of a snob; overpart |
| mussed | a state of disorder or untidiness. |
| poised | a steady position; waiting and ready |
| affirmation | the assertion that something exists or is true |
| adamant | utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion |
| despondently | feeling or showing profound hopelessness |
| feigned | put on an appearance of ; pretend |
| sauntered | to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll |
| banished | condemn to exile |
| morosely | characterized by or expressing gloom |
| indignant | strong displeasure at something considered unjust or insulting |
| lilting | rhythmic swing or cadence |
| despondently | feeling or showing profound hopelessness |
| lethargicly | drowsy; sluggish |
| emitted | to utter or voice; gave off |
| crescendo | a steady increase in force or intensity |
| affirmation | the assertion that something exists or is true |
| acrid | sharp or biting to the taste or smell |
| adamant | utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion |
