| A | B |
|---|
| chronic | Continuing over a period of time or frequently recurring; lingering |
| commence | To start; to begin |
| discipline | Training which strengthens the character; controlled behavior |
| famine | Extreme scarcity, especially of food; starvation |
| orthodox | Conforming to an accepted standard; conventional; approved |
| ration | An allowance or share, particularly a daily allowance of food or supplies |
| rearrange | To put back in order; to change the position of something |
| slovenly | Untidy or messy; careless or slipshod |
| vague | Not clearly defined; indistinct |
| voracious | Craving food; greedy; ravenous; eager in pursuing any desire |
| anthem | A song of praise; a patriotic song |
| immaculate | Without spot or blemish; without fault or error; pure |
| instinct | A natural drive or impulse; an urge |
| loiter | To move slowly; to linger; to dawdle or waste time |
| lustrous | Shining with reflected light; glossy; radiant |
| mastery | Expert skill or knowledge in a particular subject |
| quaint | Peculiar in a pleasing, interesting, or old-fashioned way |
| rambling | Spread irregulary or unevenly in several directions |
| serene | Peaceful, calm, tranquil |
| transfixed | Made motionless, as with amazement, terror, etc.; held in one position |
