| A | B |
|---|
| revered | profoundly honored |
| plight | a situation from which extrication is difficult |
| clandestine | conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods |
| hypocrisy | an expression of agreement not supported by real conviction |
| impertinent | improperly forward or bold |
| incensed | angered at something unjust or wrong |
| gist | the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work |
| deluge | an overwhelming number or amount |
| fleeting | lasting for a markedly brief time |
| pedantic | marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning |
| indignant | angered at something unjust or wrong |
| wangle | achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods |
| forlorn | marked by or showing hopelessness |
| tumultuous | characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination |
| harangue | a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion |
| perpetually | without interruption |
| cranny | a small opening or crevice |
| spat | a quarrel about petty points |
| profusely | in an abundant manner |
| salve | a preparation applied externally as a soothing remedy |
| tentatively | in a hesitant manner |
| stifle | smother or suppress |
| propriety | correct behavior |
| clamber | climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling |
| leper | a pariah who is avoided by others |
| ply | keep offering or supplying something desirable to someone |
| leaden | made heavy or weighted down with weariness |
| oppressive | weighing heavily on the senses or spirit |
| bode | indicate by sign |
| huffy | quick to take offense |
| perturbed | thrown into a state of agitated confusion |
| tempestuous | characterized by violent emotions or behavior |
| conversely | with the terms of the relation reversed |
| spinster | an elderly unmarried woman |
| implore | beg or call upon in supplication |
| celluloid | flammable substance used in motion-picture and X-ray film |
| conjecture | believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds |
| gruel | a thin porridge |
| garbled | lacking orderly continuity |
| reproach | express criticism towards |
| beseech | ask for or request earnestly |
| foist | force onto another |
| deliberation | careful consideration |
| impasse | a situation in which no progress can be made |
| inkling | a slight suggestion or vague understanding |
