| A | B |
|---|
| lank | lean, thin |
| torrents | a rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing stream of anything |
| taciturnity | the state or quality of being reserved in conversation |
| sardonically | characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking |
| capitulating | to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms; give up resistance |
| demurred | to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; to take exception; object |
| vexed | irritated; annoyed |
| disdainfully | full of or showing scorn |
| scintillating | animated; witty; brilliantly clever |
| tangible | real or actual, rather than imaginary or visionary |
| opulence | wealth, riches; abundance, as of resources or goods |
| retort | to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way; |
| gaunt | bleak, desolate, or grim, as places or things |
| languidly | lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow; lacking in spirit or interest |
| loth | reluctant or unwilling |
| perfunctory | lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; indifferent or apathetic |
| recrimination | a charge made by an accused against his accuser; countercharge |
| pauper | person without any means of support; a very poor person |
| ebullition | a seething or overflowing, as of passion or feeling; outburst |
