| A | B |
|---|
| carcass | dead body |
| constrict | grow narrower |
| dedicate | set aside for a special purpose / addressed as an honor |
| astir | moving around |
| exasperating | annoying |
| unawares | by surprise |
| chasm | deep crack in earth |
| fatality | death |
| abscess | inflamed or swollen sore |
| extol | praise |
| wheedle | keep coaxing |
| banter | playful teasing |
| brash | hasty / rude |
| daunt | frighten |
| ramshakle | shaky |
| enigma | (mysterious) puzzle |
| baffle | blocking screen |
| exempt | excused from the rule |
| tribute | forced payments / mark of respect |
| dismal | dark and gloomy / unhappy |
| topic | subject |
| enmity | hatred |
| emphatic | forceful |
| boisterous | noidy and active |
| tether | ropu used to tie animals |
| emblem | award / symbol |
| manor | large estate |
| evoke | bring forth |
| tavern | inn |
| grime | a film of dirt |
| enhance | increase |
| adapt | change as needed |
| drudgery | tiresome work |
| overwhelm | completely defeat |
| verge | border / comes slose to being |
| evasive | indirect |
| snob | person who looks down on others |
| languish | suffer / grow weak |
| enlighten | show the truth to |
| envelop | wrap |
| nondescript | ordinary-looking |
| skein | thick coil |
| spurn | refuse scornfully |
| deposit | leave / put in the bank / |
| ostentatious | showy |
| morose | gloomy |
| charitable | generous |
| emulate | try to equal or do better than |
| mishap | accident |
| inhibited | shy / hold back |
