| A | B |
| claustrophobia | An abnormal fear of enclosed spaces |
| daunt | To discourage or intimidate |
| inane | Empty; shallow or silly |
| fledgling | A young bird or inexperienced person |
| dub | To give a nickname , title, or description to |
| mettle | Courage under difficult circumstances; spirit |
| colleague | An associate or coworker |
| negligible | Small and unimportant |
| protract | To draw out or lengthen (in time) |
| replica | A copy or reproduction |
| fanfare | A sounding of trumpets or any showy display |
| condescend | To lower oneself to a position that is inferior |
| contingent | Conditional;dependent on something else |
| deluge | A downpour of rain; a flood |
| dispel | To clear away; remove |