| A | B |
| brusquely | in an abrupt and curt manner |
| blustered | in a noisy, swaggering manner |
| indignation | anger resulting from injustice |
| contempt | feeling or attitude toward person one considers unworthy |
| humility | humbleness; lack of pride |
| pungent | producing a sharp sensation of smell |
| benevolently | in a kind and wellmeaning way |
| retort | sharp or clever reply |
| prodigy | person who is amazingly talented or intelligent |
| malodorous | having a bad smell |
| concessions | things given or granted, as privileges |