| A | B |
|---|
| verge | the edge; boundary |
| discourse | a serious conversation |
| feigned | pretended; fake |
| indicating | pointing to something; showing |
| engrossed | completely occupied by something |
| ransacked | searched violently for something |
| patronize | to be a regular customer of a store or business |
| obnoxious | irritating; offensive and unpleasant |
| wheedle | to coax or persuade someone using flattery or trickery |
| promenading | parading in a showy way |
| recoiled | drew back suddenly |
| balked | hesitated or flatly refused to do something |
| aloofness | remoteness; at a distance |
| snidely | rudely; in a nasty manner |
| languidly | casually; without energy |
| inaudible | not able to be heard |
| admonished | chastised; scolded |
| interminable | long and boring; unending |
| deflate | put down |
| caldron | a large pot |
| retorted | replied or responded sharply |
| candidly | in an honest or direct manner |
| insolently | in a disrespectful manner |
