| A | B |
|---|
| solemn | very serious; not at all light-hearted |
| myriad | countless; a large, indefinite number |
| derisive | taunting; jeering; insulting |
| truculent | belligerent; aggressively hostile |
| vicious | nasty; hateful |
| infuriate | to make very angry; to enrage |
| stifle | to prevent forcefully |
| cower | to crouch as in fear or shame |
| swerve | to turn aside sharply and suddenly |
| pinnacle | a very high peak; the highest point of something |
| nimble | agile; quick in movement |
| ludicrous | laughably ridiculous |
| acrid | unpleasantly sharp, stinging, or sour (taste or smell) |
| blunder | a stupid or careless mistake |
| ebullient | extremely excited or enthusiastic |
| imminent | about to happen very soon |
| persecute | to harass or oppress, often because of race or religion |
| savor | to enjoy the flavor of something; to appreciate an experience |
