| A | B |
| cynical | expressing scorn and mockery |
| bland | dull |
| naive | as simple and believing as a small child |
| idealism | the practice of imagining that things could be absolutely perfect |
| sanitation | the creation of rules designed to protect public health |
| loftiest | highest; most noble |
| shrewdest | most clever |
| grimaced | made a disgusted face |
| gorging | filling with food; stuffing |
| concussion | a strong shaking |
| apparatus | a device or set of equipment used for a specific purpose |
| tumultuously | in a wild and disorderly way |
| resillient | flexible and springy |
| savor | to take great pleasure in |
| audacity | bold courage; daring |
| slackening | falling off; lessening |
| surged | swelled or pushed violently |
| tremor | shake |
| skirmish | minor fight in war |
| heritage | something that is passed on to an heir; tradition |
| equate | make equal |
| virtue | particular strength or moral excellence |
| sacred | highly valued, important |
| fend | provide for, support |
| ordeal | severe test or trial |
| anticipate | to look forward to, ecpect |
| dejected | be cast down in spirits,depressed |
| hospitality | generous and pleasant treatment or reception |
| unsightly | not pleasing to see |
| hostility | strong feeling of ill will toward something |
| bear | carry; transport |
| immense | very large; enormous |