| A | B |
| animated | full of life, lively, energetic |
| brood | (n.) A family of young animals; (v.) to think over in a worried, unhappy way |
| culminate | to reach a high point of development; to end; conclude |
| downright | thoroughly; absolute; total |
| loom | to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form |
| goad | to drive or urge on |
| indulge | to give in to a wish or desire |
| ingredient | one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula |
| literate | able to read and write |
| drone | to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice |