| A | B |
|---|
| solemnly | in a sober, serious manner |
| fumes | smoke or gas |
| pulpit | the stand from which a sermon is preached |
| converged | to meet or come together |
| clotted | liquid that thickened |
| ranting | talking loudly with little sense |
| frantically | wildly; with urgency |
| glum | sad and gloomy |
| contortions | twisting out of shape |
| pickpocket | someone who steals from pockets and purses |
| grimy | dirty |
| foresight | ability to see ahead |
| escort | go along with somebody |
| prompt | quick to act |
| claptrap | talk that is nonsense |
| rookie | someone with inexperience |
| sleazy | flimsy |
| repertoire | a list of things that a performer can do |
| blarney | talk that is trying to get someone to do something |
| pantry | a cupboard or closet where things can be stored |
