| A | B |
|---|
| typhoon | a tropical hurricane |
| buffet | to push against repeatedly |
| cantankerous | disagreeable |
| blasphemy | irreverence toward something sacred |
| fuse | to blend together |
| resolute | firmly determined |
| finesse | to cleverly handle a situation |
| abolish | to do away with |
| reprehensible | deserving strong criticison |
| clemency | kindness or mercy |
| sunder | to divide |
| lowering | a frowning or scowling expression |
| gull | someone who is easily deceived |
| caress | a gentle touch |
| repellent | repulsive |
| firebrand | a person who stirs up trouble |
| lampoon | to make fun of a well known person |
| incredulous | doubting |
| reprimand | a formal rebuke |
| haggle | the act of bargaining |
| bizarre | out of the ordinary |
| curmudgeon | an irritable person |
| fluctuate | to ebb and flow in waves |
| adroit | clever or skillful |
| determination | the quality that makes you keep trying |
