| A | B |
|---|
| antics | ridiculous behavior |
| avowed | declared openly and without shame |
| banter | to exchange playful remarks |
| bountiful | giving freely |
| congested | overcrowded |
| detriment | harm or loss |
| durable | sturdy, lasting a long time. |
| enterprising | energetic, willing to start something new |
| frugal | avoiding waste |
| gingerly | with extreme care or caution |
| adage | a proverb, wise saying |
| bonanza | very valuable, profitable |
| churlish | lacking politeness or good manners |
| citadel | a fortress, commanding place |
| colaborate | work together or with |
| degree | an order or force of law |
| discordant | disagreeable in sound, conflicting |
| excerpt | passage taken from a book |
| grope | to search blindly |
| hover | to flote above |
| allot | to distribute in portions |
| amass | to bring together, collect, gather |
| audacious | bold, adventurous |
| comply | to give in |
| devoid | not having, lacking |
| elite | cream of the crop, best of the best |
| grapple | iron hook, to wrestle with |
| incapasitate | to deprive of strength or ability |
| instigate | urge on, stir up. |
| longevity | long life, long duration |
