| A | B |
|---|
| elective | subject or course of study that may be taken, but is not required |
| scowl | look angry or sullen by lowering the eyebrows; frown |
| quiver | to shake with a slight but rapid motion; shiver; tremble |
| ferocity | savage cruelty; fierceness |
| conviction | to firmly believe |
| linger | stay, as if unwilling to leave |
| trudge | walk wearily or with effort |
| portly | having a large body; overweight |
| bluff | fool by pretending to have confidence |
| sheepishly | in an awkwardly , bashful, or embarrassed manner |
