| A | B |
|---|
| prosaic | adj. – lacking imagination; dull |
| homage | n. – expression of high regard |
| retinue | n. – the body of attendants or followers of a distinguished person |
| cynosure | n. – center of attraction |
| impress(sed) | v. – to force into naval service |
| scruples | n. – point of conscience or honor; hesitation due to ethical consideratons |
| corpulence | n. – excessive fatness |
| prudence | n. – discretion; caution |
| vicissitude | n. – an irregular, unexpected, or surprising change |
| jovial | adj. – marked by good humor |
| acquiescence | n. – submission; agreement without opposition |
| insolent | adj. – contemptuous, rude, disrespectful, or bold in language or |
| pugnacious | adj. – having a quarrelsome or combative nature |
| plenary | adj. – full; including all that is entitled |
| indomitable | adj. – unconquerable |
