| A | B |
|---|
| affable | good-natured, friendly, easy to talk to |
| engage | to involve somebody in an activity |
| brief | lasting for only a short time |
| conversation | an informal talk with someone |
| accustomed | used to or familiar with somebody or something; a habit |
| robotic | somebody who works or behaves mechanically and emotionless |
| habit | an action or behavior that is repeated so often it becomes typical |
| genuine | real; honest; open |
| sheepish | looking embarrassed or timid as the result of having done something awkward or wrong |
| gesture | a movement or action intended to communicate feelings or intentions |
| comprehend | to understand |
| procrastinate | to postpone or put off doing something |
| conjures | brings to imagination |
| angst | a feeling of dread or anxiety |
| alumni | a graduate or former student of a school, college, or university |
| fostering | encouraging the development of something |
| executive | a senior manager in a company or organization |
| sincerely | in an honest and unaffected way |
| commencement | a graduation ceremony during which diplomas are given at high schools, colleges, or universities |
| daunting | likely to discourage, intimidate, or frighten someone |
| compile | to bring things together, or assemble, from different places |
| impact | a strong or powerful effect that something or someone has |
| evidently | apparently; obviously; clearly |
| idle | lacking worth or basis; not important |
| squander | to spend or use something precious in a wasteful way |
| lard | white, slightly soft, pork fat used in cooking |
| Quaker | a Christian denomination that is dedicated to peaceful living |
| technique | the procedure or skill used in a specific task |
| uninitiated | having no experience or knowledge of something |
| carnies | workers in a carnival |
| orphanages | homes for orphans, or children with no parents |
| courted | dated or spent time together in a relationship before marriage |
| Parkinson's | a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking and difficulty with walking and coordination |
| seminar | a single-session or short meeting devoted to a specialized topic |
| scourge | a tormentor; an agent of punishment or severe criticism |
| pharmaceutical | relating to drugs used in medicine |
| half-hearted | with little enthusiasm and no real interest in the result |
| dilemma | a situation in which somebody must choose one of two or more unsatisfactory choices |
| agitated | made somebody feel anxious, nervous, or disturbed |
| oblivious | unaware of or paying no attention to somebody or something |
