| A | B |
|---|
| cryptic | puzzling, mystifying, or enigmatic |
| crony | a very close friend, pal, chum, buddy |
| stint | to limit, be sparing or frugal; a limit or restriction |
| perceptible | capable of being grasped by the senses or mind |
| unflagging | tireless, continuion with vigor |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation or bitterness |
| nullify | to make of no value or consequence |
| apt | suitable, fitting, likely; quick to learn |
| bludgeon | a short club used as a weapon; to strike with a heavy club |
| encroach | to advance beyond the usual or proper limits, trespass |
| fend | to ward off, resist; to get along, manage |
| disarming | charming, tending to get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion |
| PENAL! | having to do with punishment |
| recluse | a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world |
| acme | the highest point |
| convey | to transport; to transmit; to communicate, make known; to transfer ownership or title to |
| haggard | thin, pale, and careworn as a result of worry or suffering; wild-looking |
| menial | lowly, humble, lacking importance or dignity; a person who does the humble and unpleasant tasks |
| predatory | preying on, plundering, or piratical |
| waver | to move to and fro; to show lack of firmness or decision |
