| A | B |
| melee | a noisy riotous fight |
| writhe | to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) |
| flustered | thrown into a state of agitated confusion; |
| amalgam | a combination or blend of diverse things |
| winnow | treat by exposure to a current of air so that waste matter is eliminated |
| serene | completely clear and fine |
| hybrid | an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; |
| seep | pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings |
| haywire | not functioning properly |
| remnant | a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists |
| coax | influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering |
| torrid | burning hot; extremely and unpleasantly hot |
| furor | a sudden outburst (as of protest) |
| bludgeon | overcome or coerce as if by using a heavy club |
| rank | relative status |
| trace | an indication that something has been present |
| wax | increase in phase |
| tempestuous | (of the elements) as if showing violent anger |
| frill | a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim |
| dilate | add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing |
| agitated | troubled emotionally and usually deeply |
| lair | the habitation of wild animals |
| wane | a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) |
| aromatic | having a strong distinctive fragrance |
| squall | make high-pitched, whiney noises |
| rank | very offensive in smell or taste |
| amalgam | an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; |
| winnow | blow on |
| serene | characterized by absence of emotional agitation |
| hybrid | a word that is composed of parts from different languages |
| haywire | wire for tying up bales of hay |
| remnant | a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold |
| coax | a transmission line for high-frequency signals |
| torrid | emotionally charged and vigorously energetic |
| furor | an interest followed with exaggerated zeal |
| bludgeon | a club used as a weapon |
| rank | the body of members of an organization or group |
| trace | pursue or chase relentlessly |
| wax | go up or advance |
| dilate | become wider |
| agitated | thrown from side to side |
| wane | become smaller |
| squall | sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation |
| winnow | the act of separating grain from chaff |
| hybrid | a composite of mixed origin |
| torrid | characterized by intense emotion |
| bludgeon | strike with a club |
| rank | growing profusely |
| trace | a just detectable amount |
| wax | any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water |
| agitated | physically disturbed or set in motion |
| squall | utter a sudden loud cry |
| trace | to go back over again |
| rank | conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible |
| trace | read with difficulty |
| garnish | any decoration added as a trimming or adornment |
| garnish | something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration |
| garnish | take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support |