| A | B |
| abduct | to kidnap |
| ambiguous | not clear |
| balk | to stop short and refuse to go on |
| compact | closely and firmly packed together; small |
| confer | to consult, talk over - to present as a gift, favor, or honor |
| earmark | to set aside for a special purpose |
| frigid | extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling |
| implement | an instrument, tool - to put into effect |
| incalculable | too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain |
| indisputable | beyond question or argument; definitely true |
| intensive | thorough, deep; showing great effort |
| maneuver | a planned movement |
| sabotage | an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly |
| scant | not enough; barely enough |
| stealthy | done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky |
| strapping | tall, strong, and healthy |
| strident | harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding |
| thrive | to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possesions |
| titanic | of enormous size, strength, power, or scope |
| valiant | possessing or acting with bravery or boldness |