| A | B |
|---|
| windfall | sudden unexpected gain |
| pelt | to move quickly |
| unkempt | messy |
| scuffle | to scoot with shuffling footsteps |
| ebb | to weaken |
| slight | small |
| tier | layer |
| murmur | low, faint continuous sound |
| hulking | very big and heavy |
| skirmish | a minor fight between small bodies of troops |
| wane | to lose power or influence |
| unruly | hard to control |
| swarm | to move or gather in a large group |
| rustle | soft, crackling noise |
| sassy | disrespectful |
| pauper | very poor person |
| bombard | attack forcefully and continously |
| massive | very large |
| abundance | more than enough |
| devour | eat very fast |
| affluent | rich |
| barrage | a large amount of something that comes all at the same time |
| hoard | save and store things because you think there might be a shortage |
| rowdy | rough and loud |
| poverty | the state of being poor |
| vim | lots of energy and enthusiasm |
| recede | to move back or away |
| surly | rude and unfriendly |
| boycott | refuse to have dealings with |
| waver | to be uncertain |
| ramshackle | built sloppily |
| surrender | give up |
| yield | to produce something |
| aghast | horrified |
| contempt | total lack of respect |
| pry | ask personal questions |
| gruff | rough or rude |
| knoll | a small round hill |
| fray | to unravel |
| defunct | no longer functioning |
| asylum | protection given by a country to refugees |
| falter | to hesitate because you are unsure |
| extinct | no longer existing |
| temperament | a person's usual attitude |
| gorge | stuff oneself with food |
| slothful | lazy or slow moving |
| corps | a body of persons having a common activity |
| pummel | punch again and again |
| defiant | refusing to obey |
| climate | the usual weather in a place |
| troupe | a company or troop, especially of actors |
| procrastinate | keep putting off something you are suppose to get done |
| lax | not strict |
| rash | acting quickly without thinking first |
| nettle | to annoy |
| meek | having a gentle personality |
| row | a noisy quarrel |
| jeer | make fun of loudly |
| melee | a violent free for all |
| lever | a bar used to pry or move something |
| tamper | to interfere in a secret or wrongful way |
| livid | very angry |
| dwindle | to become smaller or less |
| warped | twisted, curved, or bent out of shape |
| wrench | a violent twisting or pull |
| din | a loud confused mixture of noises |
| hasten | speed up |
| robust | healthy and strong |
| embers | the hot glowing remains of a fire |
| invigorate | energize |
| slapdash | put together carelessly |
| dregs | solid bits that drop to the bottom os some liquids |
| hinder | to slow the progress of |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| hearth | the bottom of a fireplace |
