| A | B |
| palpable | easily perceived, obvious |
| apprehensive | anxious or fearful about the future |
| pondered | reflected on or considered with care |
| prominent | widely known; famous |
| transgression | violation of a law, command, or duty; crime |
| aptitude | inherant ability; talent |
| chastisement | severe criticism; punishment |
| petulantly | in an irritable or ill-tempered manner; whiny |
| nondescript | lacking distinctive qualities; colorless; commonplace |
| distraught | in a state of mental conflict and confusion; crazed |
| omniscient | having complete knowledge; all-knowing |
| innate | existing in a person since birth; native; inborn |
| arrogant | overconfident; conceited |
| verbose | using too many words; wordy |
| voracious | very eager; unable to be satisfied; ravenous |
| reticent | untalkative; shy; reluctant to speak |
| tirade | a long, harsh, often abusive speech; lecture |
| taciturn | being of few words; closemouthed; tight lipped |
| sullen | sad; sulky |
| incorrigible | not capable of being reformed; bad |