| A | B |
|---|
| caper | a frolicsome leap |
| forge | to move forward slowly and steadily |
| dilatory | tending to be late; slow to do something |
| amulet | a small object worn to protect the person wearing it against bad things |
| confer | to discuss something important in order to make a decision |
| makeshift | serving as a temporary substitute |
| languor | a state of feeling tired and relaxed |
| chisel | to cut or shape (something) |
| brisk | moving or speaking quickly : quick and efficient |
| stint | to use or give something in limited amounts; stingy |
| garner | to collect or gather (something) |
| effusive | marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm |
| bulwark | any support or protection against external danger, injury, or annoyance |
| rile | to make agitated and angry; upset or annoy |
| offhand | done or made without previous thought or preparation |
| scruple | a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is wrong; conscience |
| hew | to follow or obey (something) closely; adhere |
| mawkish | exaggeratedly or childishly emotional |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story; especially a fabricated report |
| disgruntle | to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent |
| colloquial | using an informal style |
| greenhorn | an inexperienced or naive person; especially one easily tricked or cheated |
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality; commonplace |
| capstone | the high point or crowning achievement, point, element, or event |
