| A | B |
| plausible | adj.appearing to be true; reasonable |
| pompous | adj.overly dignified; self-important |
| ecstatic | adj.filled with rapture; overjoyed |
| unprecedented | adj.never known or done before; without previous example |
| encumber | v.to hinder; to burden |
| invariably | adv.continually; constantly |
| proximity | n.nearness; closeness; a neighboring |
| affiliate | n.an associated person or organization; a member; v.to associate or unite with a larger body |
| rejuvenated | v.to make young or vigorous again; to give youthful qualities to |
| portly | adj.comfortably fat orstout; large and heavy in a dignified way |