| A | B |
|---|
| churlish | lacking manners; not polite |
| adage | proverb; wise saying |
| discordant | disagreeable in sound; lacking in harmony |
| avowed | declared openly |
| frugal | economical; avoiding waste |
| veer | to change direction or course suddenly |
| vie | to compete for; strive for |
| myriad | in great numbers; a very great number |
| devoid | not having or using; lacking |
| frivolous | of little importance |
| staid | serious and dignified |
| peruse | to read thoroughly and carefully |
| ample | more than enough; large; spacious |
| facetious | humorous; not meant seriously |
| plausible | appearing true |
| abashed | embarassed |
| resolute | bold, determined |
| genial | cordial, pleasantly warm |
| convey | to transport |
| jaunty | lively, easy, and carefree in manner |
| ravage | to destroy, lay waste, ruin |
| crony | friend, buddy, chum, pal |
| divergent | going in different directions |
| gaunt | thin and bony; starved looking |
| disarming | charming |
| apt | suitable; fitting; quick to learn |
| recluse | a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world |
| renown | fame; glory |
