| A | B |
|---|
| cliche | a phrase that is no longer very effective or meaningful because of being used too often |
| commend | to speak with approval; to praise |
| competent | able to do something |
| deception | a trick or lie; something that deceives |
| drudgery | dull, uninteresting work |
| erode | to wear away slowly |
| falter | 1. to hesitate; to not go straightforward; to lose courage 2. to speak in a hesitating way; to stammer |
| hoard | 1. a stored supply, often hidden 2. to store up for future use; to collect, often in a greedy way |
| intimidate | 1.to frighten; to influence by fear |
| jubilant | 1.feeling great joy; filled with gladness and rejoicing; happy enough to shout |
| luscious | 1. delicious; extremely sweet and pleasing to any of the sences |
| offend | 1. to cause (someone) to feel hurt or angry; to insult |
| retrieve | to get back; to recover |
| steadfast | 1. firm and unchanging 2. loyal; true |
| tact | the ability to deal with difficult situations without making making people feel hurt or insulted |
