| A | B |
|---|
| assiduously | attentively, diligently |
| sauntered | walked in a slow, relaxed way |
| compulsory | required |
| eminent | distinguished |
| currency | money |
| clemency | mercy in punishing and judging |
| specious | seemingly true or reasonable, but actually false |
| gilded | covered with a thin layer of gold |
| unobtrusively | in a way that does not cause notice |
| securities | stocks and bonds |
| lofty | very high |
| zealous | filled with or inspired by intense passion |
| vigorous | full of energy |
| ponderous | of a very great weight |
| perilous | dangerous |
| venerable | deserving respect due to age or wisdom |
| stoutly | bravely, boldly |
| valiant | marked by courage or determination |
| preposterously | absurdly |
| wretch | a miserable person |
| magnanimous | demonstrating nobility or generosity |
| slanderous | falsely |
| infirm | weak of mind, body, or spirit |
| attire | clothes |
| furtive | secretive; shy |
| attributes | qualities, characteristics |
| overt | not hidden, easily observed |
| pensive | deep in serious thought often about matters of a sad nature |
| mused | said thoughtfully |
| conciliation | act of overcoming hostility; truce |
| feigned | pretended; put on a false appearance |
| disdain | dislike for something or someone thought of as unworthy or beneath one; scorn |
| abruptly | suddenly; without warning |
