| A | B |
|---|
| adjacent | next to; near |
| barren | bare; not productive |
| disrupt | to cause disorder; to upset plans |
| dynasty | a powerful family or group that stays in power for a long time |
| interrogate | to ask questions |
| renovate | to fix something up; to repair, like a house damaged by a storm |
| sullen | quiet and angry |
| trivial | not important |
| truce | a stop in fighting or an argument; a temporary peace |
| vicious | evil; wicked; painfully severe |
| available | easy to obtain |
| customary | based on tradition; usual |
| dissuade | to talk someone out of doing something |
| entrepreneur | a person who starts up a new business |
| hazard | a danger; a risk |
| lubricate | to make something smooth or slippery |
| mutual | shared by two or more |
| pelt | to throw things one right after another |
| regime | a government in power |
| transparent | clear; letting light pass through, like a window |
| animated | full of life and energy |
| culminate | to reach a high point or a goal; to end |
| ingredient | a part of a mixture, a recipe, or a formula |
| literate | able to read and write |
| luster | giving off light or brightness; a shine |
| oration | a speech given in public, like at a graduation |
| peevish | crabby; complaining |
| singe | to burn a little bit |
| unique | one of a kind; unusual |
| upright | straight; vertical; also, very honest |
| verify | to prove something is true |
| yearn | to really want something, like a new video game or phone |
