| A | B |
|---|
| Ominous | Being a sign of trouble, danger, or disaster; threatening |
| Pertinent | Related to the matter at hand; relevant |
| Recuperate | To return to normal health or strength; recover |
| Scarcity | An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage |
| Terse | Brief and to the point; concise |
| Unsightly | Not pleasant to look at; unattractive |
| Vigilant | Watching out for danger or something might go wrong; watchful |
| Waver | 1) To move unsteadily back and forth 2) To hesitate or be unable to make a decision; vacillate |
| Apprehensive | Anxious or fearful; uneasy |
| Bluff | To engage in a false display of strength or confidence, especially in order to deceive someone |
| Concoction | Something that has been prepared by putting several things together; a mixture of ingredients |
| Deft | Quick and skillful; adroit |
