| A | B |
|---|
| impromptu | adj. done on the spur of the moment |
| ajar | adj. partially open |
| vault | v. to jump or leap |
| tentatively | adv. with uncertainty or hesitation |
| commence | v. to begin; start |
| gnarled | adj. rugged or roughened |
| ominous | adj. menacing, threatening |
| reserve | n. a keeping of one's feelings and thoughts to oneself |
| excess | n. an amount greated than necessary; surplus |
| unrepentant | adj. feeling or showing no regret |
| deter | v. to discourage; prevent from acting |
| tuition | n. the fee charged for instruction at a college or private school |
| inconceivable | adj. impossible to imagine |
| bureaucrat | n. an official who deals with details of administrative procedure |
| resignation | n. an unresisting acceptance of what seems unavoidable |
| incredulity | n. an unwillingness to accept what is offered as true; disbelief |
| subdued | adj. toned down; diminished in intensity |
| sarcasm | n. homor intended to hurt, criticize, or ridicule a person |
| ricochet | n. a rebound, as from a surface |
| inducing | n. bringing about the occurence of |
| motivator | n. a spur to action |
| psyche | n. a mind or soul |
| nuance | n. a slight shade of difference |
| copious | adj. in great quantity, abundant |
| malevolent | adj. showing ill will; evil |
| writhe | v. to twist or squirm |
| mirth | n. merriment shown in the form of laughter |
