| A | B |
|---|
| solemnly | in a serious and dignified manner |
| impede | be a hindrance or obstacle to |
| sagacious | acutely insightful and wise |
| writhe | move in a twisting or contorted motion |
| contrition | sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation |
| conscientious | characterized by extreme care and great effort |
| chivalry | the medieval principles governing knightly conduct |
| incredulous | not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving |
| luminous | softly bright or radiant |
| poised | marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action |
| inquisitive | given to questioning |
| convulsive | affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions |
| groping | acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence |
| ingratiating | capable of winning favor |
| assail | attack someone physically or emotionally |
| stupefied | as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise |
| summoning | calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations |
| antic | a playful, attention-getting act done for fun and amusement |
| scrutinize | examine carefully for accuracy |
| provisions | a stock or supply of foods |
| prevailing | most frequent or common |
| gaudy | tastelessly showy |
| disconcert | cause to lose one's composure |
| grotesque | distorted and unnatural in shape or size |
| astound | affect with wonder |
| gait | an animal's manner of moving |
| subdued | quieted and brought under control |
| endure | undergo or be subjected to |
| emphatic | spoken with particular stress |
| constrain | hold back |
| subdued | quieted and brought under control |
