| A | B |
|---|
| abyss | bottomless pit |
| sustain | prolong |
| scour | roam about or search |
| ascertain | to find out or detect |
| encumbrance | hindrance or burden |
| semblance | empty show or pretense; outward appearance or likeness |
| rendezvous | arranged meeting |
| insidious | sly or sneaky |
| plausibility | believability |
| obscurity | somthing hidden or concealed; darkness |
| abstinence | staying away |
| provisional | temporary |
| vehemently | showing strong feelings such as anger or passion |
| conscientious | honest or careful |
| obsequious | submissive or overly obedient |
| placid | quiet or calm |
| ponderous | having great weight or massive |
| acrimonious | bitter or harsh |
| incredulous | skeptical; expressing disbelief |
| querulous | constantly complaining; nagging |
| acquiesce | to agree or accept |
| superfluous | unnecessary |
| sagacious | wise; keenly perceptive; shrewd |
| pivotal | central - point at which things turn around |
| contemptuous | scornful |
| fidelity | faithfulness; exactness or accuracy |
| malleable | capable of being shaped |
| scrupulous | painstaking |
| amiable | likable or agreeable |
| reiterate | to repeat |
