| A | B |
|---|
| abduct | to kidnap, carry off by force |
| ambiguous | not clear; having two or more possible meanings |
| balk | to stop short and refuse to go on; to block; (in baseball) an illegal motion made by the pitcher |
| compact | closely and firmly packed together; small; to squeeze together; an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and powder; a small car |
| confer | to consult, talk over; exchange opinions; to present as a gift or honor |
| earmark | to mark an animal's ear for identification; to set aside for a special purpose; an identifying mark or feature |
| frigid | extremely cold; lacking warmth of feeling |
| implement | an instrument; tool; to put into effect |
| indisputable | beyond question or argument, definitely true |
| incalculable | too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain |
| intensive | thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated |
| maneuver | a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; to perform or carry out such a planned movement |
| sabotage | an action taken to destroy something or prevent it from working properly; to take such a destructive action |
| scant | not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount |
| stealthy | done in a way so as not to be seen or noticed, sneaky; underhanded |
| strapping | tall, strong, healthy |
| strident | harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding |
| thrive | to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions, prosper |
| titanic | of enormous size, strength, power, or scope |
| valiant | possessing or acting with bravery or boldness |
