| A | B |
|---|
| asset | n. a useful or valuable person or thing |
| construe | v. to interpret the meaning of; to explain |
| equilibrium | n. a state of balance |
| imperturbable | adj. not easily excited or upset |
| interloper | n. 1. one who meddles in the business of others 2. an intruder |
| melancholy | n. sadness; gloom adj. sad; depressed |
| petty | adj. of small importance; trivial |
| potential | n. ability not yet used or developed adj. capable of being or happening |
| prudent | adj. cautious and sensible |
| suave | adj. having refined charm |
| tertiary | adj. third in order, place, or importance |
| unabated | adj. continuing at full intensity |
| unique | adj. without equal; being the only one of its kind |
| vie | v. to strive for superiority or victory |
| wither | v. to dry up; shrivel |
