| A | B |
| ADULTERATE | to corrupt or make worse by the addition of something of lesser value |
| AMBIDEXTROUS | able to use both hands equally well |
| AUGMENT | to make larger, increase |
| BEREFT | deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
| DEPLOY | to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up |
| DOUR | stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored |
| FORTITUDE | courage in facing difficulties |
| GAPE | to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth; to open wide |
| GIBE | to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn |
| GUISE | an external appearance, cover, mask |