| A | B |
|---|
| meticulously | very carefully;precisely |
| exasperation | state of annoyance or irritation |
| admonished | scolded mildly but firmly |
| testily | in an annoyed or peevish manner |
| pensively | in a way that suggests deep thought |
| barren | fruitless;unproductive |
| threadbare | frayed; shabby |
| emaciated | extremely thin |
| jauntily | briskly in a self-confident way |
| amiably | in a good natured way |
| disdainfully | with an attitude of superiority |
| sheepishly | in an embarrassed way as if aware of a fault |
| loitering | standing around idly |
| knell | sounding of a bell as a signal |
| tarpaulin | a waterproof cover |
| dubious | undecided; doubtful |
| audible | able to be heard |
| temerity | foolish or reckless; lack of regard for danger |
| furrowed | deeply wrinkled |
| indignant | filled with anger over injustice or meanness |
| switch | thin rod or stick used for whipping |
| chignon | a knot of hair at back of head |
| noncommittal | not revealing what one thinks or feels |
| maverick | dissenter; free spirited person |
| wary | watchful; showing caution |
