| A | B |
|---|
| adverse | unfavorable; difficult |
| arid | extremely (very) dry; waterless |
| assailant | a person who attacks others; attacker |
| billow | a large wave; surge |
| confront | meet face to face; challenge |
| constrain | hold back; limit |
| contemporary | someone your own age; peer |
| depict | show in a picture; draw; illustrate |
| disinterested | show in a picture; draw; illustrate |
| encompass | encircle; surround |
| groundless | without good reason; unsupported |
| hypocrite | a two faced person; phony |
| incomprehensible | difficult to understand; confusing |
| manipulate | use with skill; work |
| maximum | greatest possible amount; highest |
| mimic | to imitate; copy |
| ruffle | wrinkle or make uneven; disturb |
| serene | peaceful; calm; fair |
| sheepish | timid; embarrassed |
| stamina | strength needed to overcome physical/mental strain |
