| A | B |
| articulating | putting thought into words |
| cease | come to an end |
| crucial | very important or critical |
| deprive | take away from someone/something |
| forbear | hold back |
| furtive | done stealthily; secret |
| grimace | ugly or funny smile |
| grotesque | odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or manner |
| hostile | unfriendly, acting as an enemy |
| illiterate | unable to read or write |
| indulgently | giving in to the wishes of someone/something |
| inquire | to find out by asking |
| imply | indicate without saying outright; to suggest |
| smugly | to act pleased with one's self |
| sneer | to give a look or say words that show scorn or dislike |