| A | B |
|---|
| morass | a difficult, confused, or entangled state of affairs; puzzling mess |
| subdued | made submissive; reduced in intensity; toned down |
| amiably | in a pleasant and friendly manner; good naturedly |
| shamble | to walk or move awkwardly or clumsily |
| talisman | a thing believed to possess magic power or bring good luck |
| forlorn | appearing sad or lonely |
| qualm | a disturbing uneasiness or doubt |
| looming | appearing ot the mind in a large and threatening form |
| punitive | punishing or having to do with punishment |
| vindictive | wanting revenge; bearing a grudge |
| temporize | to avoid immediate action or making a decision in order to gain time |
| fleet | swiftly moving; fast |
