| A | B |
|---|
| recoil | draw back, as with fear or pain |
| gingerly | with extreme care or delicacy |
| pavilion | large and often sumptuous tent |
| intimidating | discouraging through fear |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name used when performing a particular role |
| orientation | a course introducing a new situation or environment |
| metaphysical | highly abstract and overly theoretical |
| endeavor | a purposeful or industrious undertaking |
| convergence | the occurrence of two or more things coming together |
| obliterate | do away with completely, without leaving a trace |
| armory | a structure where military equipment is stored |
| lethal | of an instrument of certain death |
| mausoleum | a large burial chamber, usually above ground |
| hew | make or shape as with an axe |
| camouflage | fabric making a wearer hard to distinguish from a background |
| emphasis | special importance or significance |
| sullen | showing a brooding ill humor |
| saunter | walk leisurely and with no apparent aim |
| initiation | a formal entry into an organization or position or office |
| gawk | look with amazement |
| consist | be composed of |
| hospitality | kindness in welcoming guests or strangers |
| humiliate | cause to feel shame |
| resent | feel bitter or indignant about |
| parry | blocking a lunge with a circular motion of the sword |
