| A | B |
| torpid | sluggish; inactive |
| esoteric | secret; for a select few; not generally known |
| superciliously | disdainfully; proudly; haughtily |
| abstemious | temperate; moderate or sparing in eating or drinking |
| ken | range of knowledge |
| germane | pertinent; relevant; fitting |
| vituperation | abuse; criticism; scolding |
| chimerical | imaginary; fantastic; unreal |
| dulcimer | musical instrument; a type of zither |
| sartorial | tailored; pertaining to clothes or tailoring |