| A | B |
|---|
| aloof | not friendly, caring or forthcoming. |
| river | large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea. |
| discourse | written or spoken communication or debate |
| dense | closely compacted in substance. |
| malevolent | a wish to do evil to others. |
| feign | pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury |
| falter | start to lose strength or momentum. |
| engross | absorb all the attention or interest of |
| interject | say something abruptly especially as an aside or interruption. |
| mercantile | of or relating to trade or business |
| nauseous | affected with nausea; inclined to vomit |
| emphatic | showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly |
| vague | of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning |
| subtle | so delicate or precise to be difficult to describe. |
| lucrative | producing a great deal of profit |
| glint | give out or reflect small flashes of light |
| envision | imagine as a future possibility; visualize |
| subdue | overcome, to quiet, or bring under control (a feeling or a person) |
| proprietor | the owner of business. |
