| A | B |
|---|
| depression | a long period of economic slowdown and much unemployment |
| beloved | highly loved |
| conscience | one's sense of right and wrong especially feelings of guilt |
| locomotive | a large railroad vehicle with an engine |
| ilk | kind of type |
| brute | a violent person who does not care about hurting others |
| icebox | a compartment to keep items frozen |
| padlock | a lock with a movable u-shaped rod released by turning a key or combination dial |
| simmered | to become calm afte being angry (simmer down) |
| vermin | small animals that are considered pests, such as mice, rats, and cockroaches |
| urchins | a child especially a boy, who plays tricks on people and runs wild |
| ingratitude | not showing thanks, ungratefulness |
| foster | related to a system in which adults receive money from the government to take care of children who are not their own |
| paddled | a tool with a handle attached to a broad, flat, or slightly curved surface |
| glum | sad, unhappy |
| engagement | a meeting, appointment |
| luxurious | characterized by luxury,wasteful spending, and great comfort |
| provoked | to cause a response, to incite |
| plagued | to upset with repeated disturbances or interruptions |
