| A | B |
|---|
| tarpaulin | a piece of material (usually durable plastic) used for protecting exposed objects or areas |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank or postition |
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| zenith | the highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition |
| appalling | inspiring horror, dismay or disgust |
| clerical | of or relating to a clerk |
| delirium | an acute mental disturbance characterized by confused thinking and disrupted attention usually accompanied by disordered speech and hallucinations |
| conundrum | an intricate and difficult problem |
| sedation | the creation of a relaxed, easy state |
| supplicate | to make a humble request |
| deluge | an overwhelming amount or number |
| coy | shrinking from contact or familiarity |
| erratic | having no fixed course |
| compelling | demanding attention |
