| A | B |
|---|
| bountiful | giving freely, generously |
| frugal | avoiding waste and luxury |
| excerpt | a passage taken form a book |
| vigil | a watch, especialy at night |
| devoid | not having or using, lacking |
| vie | to compete, to strive for victory |
| deplore | to feel or express regret |
| staid | quiet or subdued in character |
| disdain | to look apon with scorn |
| intrigue | to form and carry out plots |
| aloof | withdrawn, standing apart from others |
| anguish | a great mental suffering, distress |
| haggard | thin pale and careworn as a result of worry |
| parry | to ward off, fend off |
| abut | to join at one end or be next to |
| crony | a very close friend, pal, chum, buddy |
| prodigy | something wonderful or marvelous |
| renown | fame or glory |
| accord | agreement in harmony |
| curt | short, rudely brief |
| cite | to quote, to mention |
| gallantry | heroic courage, respect and courtesy |
| embargo | to forbid to enter or leave port |
| teem | to become filled to overflowing |
| attest | to bear witness, affirm to be true or genuine |
| falter | to hesitate, stumble, lose courage |
| rote | unthinking routine or repitition |
| tedious | long and tiersome |
| inert | lifeless, unable to move or act |
| dregs | the last remaining part |
