| A | B |
|---|
| abode | dwelling place; home |
| peculiar | belonging particularly or primarily to one person, group or kind |
| parsimony | extreme economy; stinginess |
| perennial | lasting through the year or through many years; enduring |
| misgiving | a feeling of doubt, mistrust, or uncertainty |
| resignation | an acceptance of something as unavoidable |
| nonconformist | one who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or practices |
| absolve | to clear of guilt or blame |
| flourish | to thrive |
| unscrupulous | without principles; dishonorable |
| predominate | to have controlling power or influence |
| endeavor | to make an earnest effort; strive |
| countenance | to give or express approval; support |
| probity | honest; integrity |
| abdicate | to give up responsibility for |
| magnanimity | generosity |
| ruminating | turning a matter over and over in the mind |
| conscientious | guided by conscience; honest |
| impel | to drive forward; force |
| melancholy | gloomy; sad |
