| A | B |
|---|
| fortified | strengthened; invigorated; refreshed |
| adolescents | growing to manhood or womanhood; teenagers; youngsters |
| callow | immature or inexperienced; unfledged |
| striplings | youths; adolescents; youngsters |
| shrilly | in a high-pitched and piercing manner |
| ludicrous | causing laughter because of absurdity; ridiculous |
| obdurate | stubborn; pigheaded |
| beau | a frequent and attentive male companion |
| enveloped | to wrap up in or as in a covering |
| trooped | an assemblage of persons or things; company; band |
| nonsensical | making little or no sense; foolish |
