| A | B |
|---|
| elective | an optional academic course or subject |
| scowl | to look angry by drawing the eyebrows together and frowning |
| quiver | to shake with a slight, rapid movement |
| ferocity | extreme fierceness; intensity |
| conviction | a strong belief; assuredness |
| linger | to continue to stay; delay leavingTRUDGE |
| trudge | to walk heavily; plod |
| portly | stout or overweightbluff |
| bluff | to misliead or deceive; to fake |
| sheepishly | with a bashful or embarrassed look |
