| A | B |
| eavesdrop | to listen secretly to the private conversation of others |
| egregious | well beyond the bounds of what is right or proper; outrageous |
| ember | a glowing piece of burning wood or coal |
| emerge | to become visible or known |
| engross | to occupy the complete attention of someone; absorb |
| exasperation | a state of anger, impatience, or great irritation |
| exhilarate | to cause someone to feel very happy; elate |
| falter | to proceed or continue in an unsteady or weakening manner |
| foresight | the ability to imagine what is likely to happen in the future |
| fragrance | a sweet or pleasant odor |
| furtive | done or acting in a way that is intended not to be noticed; sneaky |
| grueling | physically or mentally exhausting |
| gusto | great enjoyment; zest |
| habitation | a place in which to live; a residence |
| hasten | to move or act swiftly; hurry |
| havoc | very great destruction or disorder |
| headway | progress toward a destination or a goal |
| ignite | to cause something to start burning |
| illuminate | to provide with light or to cast light on someone or something |
| impending | about to occur or happen |
| imperious | arrogant; overbearing; domineering |
| jabber | to talk rapidly and in a senseless manner; jabber |
| jargon | the specialized language of a profession, trade, or group of people |
| jostle | to bump roughly against another person or thing |
| jut | to extend sharply outward or upward; project |