| A | B |
|---|
| churlish | lacking politeness or good manners |
| laggard | a person who moves slowly or falls behind |
| preclude | to make impossible |
| vigil | a watch, especially at night |
| avowed | declared openly and without shame |
| glut | to provide more than is needed |
| venerate | look up to with great respect |
| devoid | not having or using; lacking |
| prodigious | extraordinary in bulk, size, or degree |
| vie | to strive for victory |
| annul | to reduce to nothing |
| deplore | to feel or express great disapproval |
| qualm | a pang of conscience, uneasiness, or doubt |
| solicitous | showing concern or care |
| disdain | to look upon with scorn |
| epitaph | a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone |
| prodigal | wastefully extravagant |
| abashed | embarrassed, ashamed |
| finesse | to accomplish something by cleverness |
| resolute | bold, determined |
| attribute | a quality or characteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something |
| parry | to ward off |
| tawdry | showy and flashy but lacking in good taste |
| unassuming | modest |
| avail | to be of use or benefit to |
| enmity | hatred |
| stint | to limit |
| apt | suitable, fitting; quick to learn |
| disgruntled | annoyed |
| impunity | freedom from punishment |
