| A | B |
|---|
| parable | a short story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson |
| conscious | awake; able to understand what is going on around you; aware |
| spruce | neat or smart in appearance |
| meditative | very thoughtful; involving or allowing deep thought |
| swathe | to wrap or bind with material |
| crepe | a lightweight fabric with fine crinkles |
| intercept | to stop or halt; to see or overhear |
| venerable | commanding respect because of age or dignity |
| emblem | a symbol |
| countenance | the look on one's face |
| temperament | the mental, physical and emotional traits; one's disposition |
| omniscient | having complete knowledge |
| subtle | fine or delicate in intent |
| iniquity | wickedness; sin |
| pathos | the quality of evoking pity |
| unwonted | uncommon or unusual |
| amiss | out of place; improperly |
| vagary | an erratic action; an unusual idea |
| scruple | a moral concern; to be moral |
| placid | calm and tranquil |
| portend | to indicate in advance; to mean |
| impertinent | intrusive; rude |
| abashed | ashamed; embarrassed |
| appalled | horrified; dismayed |
| bugbear | pet peeve; annoyance |
| ambiguity | uncertainty of meaning or intent |
| mitigate | to lessen something unpleasant; moderate |
| solicitude | concern; anxiety |
