| A | B |
|---|
| bolster | to support, give a boost to |
| frivolous | of little importance, not worthy of serious attention |
| muster | to gather or summon; a list of men for military service |
| nonentity | a person or thing of no importance |
| oust | to remove, drive out of a position or place |
| porous | full of tiny holes |
| promontory | a high point of land extending into water |
| qualm | a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt |
| solicitous | showing concern or care |
| staid | serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in charcter or conduct |
| ample | more than enough, large, spacious |
| assert | to declare or state as truth |
| disdain | to look upon with scorn |
| facetious | humorous, not meant seriously |
| inaudible | not able to be heard |
| intirgue | crafty dealings, underhanded plotting |
| plausible | appearing true, reasonable or fair |
| prodigal | wastefully extravagant; lavishly or generously abundant |
| pulverize | to grind or pound to a powder or dust |
| volatile | highly changeable, fickle |
| abashed | embarrassed, ashamed or nonplussed |
| anguish | great mental suffering, distress, or pain |
| finesse | delicate skill; tact and cleverness |
| forthright | frank, direct, straightforward |
| genial | cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm |
| ostracize | to exclude from a group, banish, send away |
| pseudonym | a pen name, name assumed by a writer, nom de plume |
| repercussion | an effect or consequence of some action or event |
| retentive | able to hold, keep, or recall |
| scapegoat | a person or thing to carry the blame for others |
