| A | B |
|---|
| thread | a long, thin piece of cotton, silk, etc., used for sewing OR an idea, feeling, etc., that connects the different parts of something |
| cavity | a hole or space inside something |
| sleazy | dishonest or immoral; not decent or socially respectable |
| graveyard | a place where dead people are buried |
| trial | a formal meeting in a court in which evidence about crimes, disagreements, etc., is presented to a judge and often a jury so that decisions can be made according to the law OR a test of the quality, value, or usefulness of something |
| contrite | feeling or showing regret for bad behavior |
| renaissance | a situation or period of time when there is a new interest in something that has not been popular in a long time |
| outweigh | to be greater than (someone or something) in weight, value, or importance |
| contemplate | to think deeply or carefully about (something) |
| immerse | to put (something) in a liquid so that all parts are completely covered |
| taut | very tight from being pulled or stretched : not loose or slack |
| stout | having a large body that is wide with fat or muscles |
| static | showing little or no change, action, or progress |
| speculate | to think about something and make guesses about it |
| deliberately | in a way that is meant, intended, or planned |
| knuckle | any one of the thick, bony parts (called joints) in your fingers |
| entice | to attract (someone) especially by offering or showing something that is appealing, interesting, etc. |
| disunite | the state of not being able to agree about important things |
| coherence | logical and well-organized : easy to understand |
| demonstrate | to prove (something) by showing examples of it : to show evidence of (something) |
| stint | a period of time spent doing a certain job or activity |
| secluded | hidden from view: private and not used or seen by many people |
| porous | having small holes that allow air or liquid to pass through |
| consolidate | to join or combine together into one thing |
| callous | not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people |
| esteem | respect and affection: how much someone or something is admired and respected, often used after hold |
| coercion | to make (someone) do something by using force or threats |
| indulgent | willing to allow someone to have or enjoy something even though it may not be proper, healthy, appropriate, etc. |
