| A | B |
|---|
| elective | subject or course of study that may be taken, but not required. |
| scowl | look angry or sullen by lowering the eyebrows; frown |
| quiver | shake with slight but rapid motion ; shiver; tremble |
| ferocity | savage cruelty; fierceness |
| conviction | firmness of belief |
| linger | stay, as if unwilling to leave |
| trudge | wak wearily or with effort |
| portly | having a large body; overweight |
| bluff | fool by pretending confidence |
| sheepishly | in an awkwardly bashful or embarrassed manner |
