| A | B |
| apothecary | a druggist; a pharmacist |
| taciturn | habitually silent or uncommunicative |
| repertoire | the skills or special accomplishments of a person or group |
| malevolent | having or showing ill will |
| nebulous | lacking definite form or limits |
| indigenous | occurring or living naturally in an area; native |
| impressionistic | easily influenced |
| diminutive | of a very small size; tiny |
| flinty | inflexible; showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings |
| disapprobation | disapproval; condemnation |
| auspicious | favorable; successful |
| benign | of a kind disposition |