| A | B |
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| Adage | a proverb, a wise saying |
| bonanza | a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain |
| churlish | lacking politeness or good manners; rude |
| citadel | a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place |
| decree | an order having the force of law; to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully |
| evolve | to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level |
| excerpt | a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; to take such a passage; to quote |
| grope | to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly |
| hover | to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around |
| jostle | to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, shove, brush against; to compete for |
| laggard | a person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond |
| plaudits | applause; enthusiastic praise or approval |
| preclude | to make impossible, prevent, shut out |
| revert | to return, go back |
| rubble | broken stone or bricks; ruins |
| servile | of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive |
| vigil | a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention |
| wrangle | to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd; a noisy quarrel |
