| A | B |
| meticulously | overly careful |
| dubiously | causing doubt |
| amenities | something that makes life easier or more pleasant |
| proprietor | a person who owns a business |
| obnoxious | very disagreeable |
| subdued | brought under control |
| disposition | what your mood or attitude is |
| verandah | a long open porch with a roof |
| despondently | feeling discouraged |
| shroud | to cover with |
| concession | a special right or privilege given by someone in authority |
| lethargically | very lazy, slow or not caring |
| admonished | seriously warned or criticized |
| maverick | an independent person who refuses to follow the rules |
| flaunting | to make a big show of, or parade around |
| adamantly | very decisive about something |
| reprimand | severe criticism |
| moronic | acting of an unintelligent person |
| boycott | to refuse to deal with a person or business |
| impaled | to pierce with something sharp |
| compassion | sorrow or pity |
| monotonous | boring; always the same |