| A | B |
|---|
| coddle | to treat tenderly, nurse or tend indulgently; pamper |
| unequivocally | absolute; unqualified |
| benevolent | characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings |
| forcepts | an instrument, as pincers or tongs |
| chide | to express disapproval of |
| stark | harsh, grim, or desolate |
| placating | to appease or pacify |
| meticulous | taking or showing extreme care about minute details |
| fedora | a soft felt hat with a curled brim |
| reverberate | to echo or resound |
| brusquely | abrupt in manner; blunt; rough |
| tarry | to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn |
| parody | a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing |
| respite | a delay or cessation for a time |
| incendiary | tending to arouse strife |
| hooligan | a tough and aggressive or violent youth |
| moot | of little or no practical value or meaning |
| clamor | a loud uproar, as from a croud of people |
| anteroom | a room that admits to a larger room |
