| A | B |
|---|
| adulation | to admire or flatter excessively |
| commune | a rural community organized by folks with the same ideas |
| ruse | a trick meant to deceive someone |
| dubious | not sure about something; doubting |
| serenely | in a quiet, peaceful manner |
| intimidating | to be forceful, demanding, or controlling |
| autonomous | governoring oneself, independent of others |
| mollify | to calm or soothe |
| speculation | guessing; an opinion based on incomplete evidence |
| enthused | a strong feeling of excitement |
| crescendo | in music, gradually increasing in loudness |
| bewildered | be a mystery to; confusing |
| tyrant | a dictator who abuses his power |
| timid | lacking courage or self-confidence |
| ridicule | to make fun of |
