| A | B |
|---|
| (v) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value | adulterate |
| (adj) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical | ambidextrous |
| (v) to make larger, increase | augment |
| (adj) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss | bereft |
| (v) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up | deploy |
| (adj) stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored | dour |
| (n) courage in facing difficulties | fortitude |
| (v) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide | gape |
| (v) to utter taunting words; (n) an expression of scorn | gibe |
| (n) an external appearance, cover, mask | guise |
| (adj) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous | insidious |
| (n) a hint, indirect suggestion | intimation |
| (adj) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose | opulent |
| (adj) easily bent, flexible, easily influenced | pliable |
| (v) to say again, repeat | reiterate |
| (adj) not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive | stolid |
| (adj) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant | tentative |
| (adj) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude | unkempt |
| (adj, adv) word for word; exactly as written or spoken | verbatim |
| (adv) cautiously, with great care | warily |
