| A | B |
| interminable | seemingly without end; drawn out unreasonably |
| obnoxiously | disagreebly; offensively |
| flaunting | showing off |
| apprehensive | worried or fearfull about the future; frightened |
| shantytown | a part of town that is rundown |
| cauldron | a large kettle |
| retorted | replied quickly; argued |
| collateral | property used to guarantee a loan |
| candidly | openly; honestly |
| eviction | the putting out of a tenant |
| revenue | income |
| condoned | forgave; overlooked a wrong |
| impaled | made helpless as if by piercing with a stake |