| A | B |
|---|
| gallantly | brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: |
| elite | a select part of a group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or qualities. |
| unceasingly | never ceasing : continuous, incessant |
| ruefully | mournful, regret |
| sophisticated | aware of and able to interpret complex issues; subtle. |
| winced | give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress. |
| apprehensive | anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen. |
| bewildering | cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused. |
| aloofness | a state of being distant, remote, or withdrawn. |
| cunning | having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion. |
| defiance | open resistance; bold disobedience. |
| reformatory | an institution to which youthful offenders are sent as an alternative to prison; a reform school. |
| impersonally | not personal |
| resignedly | submissive |
| contemptuously | disdain; scornful; disrespectful |
| premonition | a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment |
