| A | B |
|---|
| incessantly | constantly; continually |
| adulation | intense or excessive admiration or praise |
| disconsolate | causing sadness or depression; very unhappy |
| vexation | a disturbance; something causing distress or irritation |
| pauper | very poor person |
| aghast | shocked or suprised; horrified |
| privations | hardships; lack of things needed for a healthy, happy life |
| exorbitant | much too high in price or amount |
| rueful | feeling sorry and wishing something hadn't happened |
| 3rd person limited POV | uses he, she; zooms in on the thoughts of a single character |
| futile | hopeless or useless |
| contrition | feeling of sorrow and apology |
