| A | B |
|---|
| blanch | to take the color out of, to make white or pale |
| cataclysm | a great flood, earthquake, or any sudden violent change in the earth |
| din | a continuing loud, confused noise |
| ersatz | an inferior substitute or imitation |
| filigree | delicate and intricate ornamental work made from gold, silver, or other fine twisted wire |
| flagellate | to beat with a whip |
| florid | flush with red or pink, rosy OR highly decorated, gaudy, showy, very ornate, flowery |
| flush | a rosy, red glow or blush OR well supplied, having plenty |
| glower | to stare with sullen anger, scowl |
| hubbub | noise, uproar, confusion, turmoil |
| insipid | lacking flavor or zest; not tasty, dull |
| meander | following a winding course, wander, roam |
| ogle | look at with desire |
| pallid | lacking normal color, pale, dull |
| range | extent of perception, knowledge, experience, or ability OR wandering, roaming |
| scope | range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions; the area over which any activity or problems extends |
| spurious | not genuine, false, counterfeit |
| sullen | silent because of bad humor or anger |
| tether | a rope, chain, or similar restraint for holding an animal in place |
| tumultuous | rough, stormy |
| undulate | to have a wavy form |
| uproarious | making an uproar, very noisy |
| vapid | lacking liveliness, animation, or interest, dull |
| vestige | a visible trace, evidence, or sign of something that once existed but exists or appears no more |
| zenith | the highest point |
| tumult | rough, stormy |
| vestigial | a visible trace, evidence, or sign of something that once existed but exists or appears no more |
| billow | swelling out, bulging |
| covetous | desiring things that belong to others |
| flay | scold severely |
| foist | pass off something false or worthless as genuine |
| hone | improve one’s talents or abilities |
| pinnacle | the highest point |
| residue | amount left over |
| tempered | used self-control |
| trenchant | forceful, effective, and vigorous |
| upheaval | a sudden, violent disruption |
