| A | B |
|---|
| allot | to parcel out |
| afoot | developing or in the process of happening |
| begrudgingly | enviously; reluctantly |
| belligerent | hostile; aggressive |
| cur | inferior or undesirable dog; mongrel |
| destine | to determine beforehand |
| dormant | inactive; sleeping |
| droning | speaking in a monotonous tone |
| fester | to cause increasing poisoning or irritation |
| grit | unconquerable spirit |
| haggard | appearing worn and exhausted |
| heedless | inconsiderate, thoughtless |
| lithe | effortlessly graceful |
| monotonous | uttered or sounded in one unvarying tone |
| mortal | subject to death; fatal |
| mull | to think over at length |
| muster | to assemble; to gather |
| nonchalantly | indifferently; in an unconcerned manner |
| plight | difficult or adverse situation |
| predatory | relating to one that preys, destroys, or devours |
| sidle | to move sideways; to advance secretively |
| slough | swamp, marsh, or pond |
| smirk | to smile in a self-satisfied way |
| venture | an undertaking involving chance or risk |
| wily | full of cunning |
