| A | B |
| elective | a course that the student can select from among alternatives |
| catechism | an elementary book summarizing the principles of a religion |
| scowl | frown with displeasure |
| quiver | shake with fast, tremulous movements |
| ferocity | the property of being aggressive or forceful |
| propel | give an incentive for action |
| conviction | an unshakable belief in something without need for proof |
| experience | the content of observation or participation in an event |
| anxious | eagerly desirous |
| linger | leave slowly and hesitantly |
| clever | mentally quick and resourceful |
| Manage | be successful; achieve a goal |
| graceful | characterized by beauty of movement, style, or form |
| portly | fairly fat |
| unison | the act of occurring together or simultaneously |
| glimpse | a quick look |
| bustle | move or cause to move energetically or busily |
| eventually | after an unspecified period of time or a long delay |
| attempt | earnest and conscientious activity intended to do something |
| populace | people in general considered as a whole |
| impress | have a powerful and usually positive effect on |
| bluff | deceive someone about your strength or intentions |
| curiosity | a state in which you want to learn more about something |
| nervous | causing or fraught with or showing anxiety |
| sheepish | showing a sense of shame |
| plead | appeal or request earnestly |
| shuffle | mix so as to make a random order or arrangement |
| bother | to cause inconvenience or discomfort to |
| bouquet | an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present |
| sprint | a quick run |