| A | B |
|---|
| churlish | lacking politeness or good manners |
| preclude | to make impossible |
| servile | of or relating to a slave |
| avowed | declared openly and without shame |
| frugal | economical, avoiding waste |
| wanton | reckless, heartless |
| audacious | bold, adventurous |
| incapacitate | to deprive of strength or ability |
| skittish | extremely nervous and easily frightened |
| blase | indifferent, bored |
| qualm | a pang of conscience, doubt |
| staid | serious and dignified, subdued in character |
| epitaph | a brief statement written on a tomb |
| jurisdiction | an area of authority |
| prodigal | wastefully extravagant |
| abashed | embarrassed, ashamed |
| ostracize | to exclude from a group |
| premonition | forewarning of a future event |
| acme | the highest point |
| menial | lowly, humble, lacking in importance |
| tawdry | showy and flashy, but lacking in good taste |
| abut | to join at one end or be next to; to support, prop up |
| fervent | very earnest, emotional |
| proxy | an agent or substitute |
| dire | dreadful, causing fear or suffering |
| disarming | charming |
| predominant | the greatest in strength, common |
