| A | B |
|---|
| surly | rude or bad tempered |
| elicit | to draw out or bring forth |
| constitute | to create or establish |
| gullible | easily deceived or cheated |
| botched | did a poor or sloppy job |
| bravado | swaggering display of courage |
| pensive | thoughtful |
| soliciting | seeking or trying to incite |
| causative | producing or acting as a cause |
| taint | to spoil or contaminate |
| acquit | to be set free or cleared of legal charge |
| reformatory | institution for young offenders |
| convict | to find or prove to be guilty |
| vouch | to supply testimony in support of |
