| A | B |
|---|
| Cochlea | spiral-shaped part of the ear |
| Dowager | an elderly wealthy woman |
| Acerbic | acid in mood or tone |
| Amnion | membrane surrounding the embryo |
| Slovenly | untidy, especially in personal appearanc |
| Credulous | gullible, easily deceived |
| Commodious | spacious |
| Redolent | heavy with aroma |
| Picayune | trivial |
| Articulate | to speak clearly |
| Dissuade | to persuade someone to change his mind |
| Abscess | pus surrounded by inflamed tissue |
| Anemia | deficiency of red blood cells |
| Antibodies | cells created to fight infection |
| Biopsy | tissue sample for analysis |
| Hypertension | high blood pressure |
| Hypothermia | Ecessive loss of body heat |
| Intravenously | inside the vein |
| Pre-natal | before birth |
| Psychosis | severe mental disorder |
| Arboretum | A place in which to study trees |
| Asbestos | a fire-resistant material |
| Carnivorous | a meat eater |
| Ecologists are concerned about | Acid Rain |
| Habitat | the dwelling space of a particular species |
| Pablo Picasso | abstract art |
| Caricature | use of exaggeration to portray characteristics |
| Atrium | courtyard |
| Baroque | ornate style of European art |
| Cornice | it crowns an architectural composition |
| Girder | a horizontal structural member of a bridge |
| Joists | support floors or ceilings |
| Mezzanine | a half floor |
| Specification | a statement of particulars |
| Turret | a small tower |
| Depreciate | antonym of appreciate |
| Liquidation | converting assets to cash |
| Merger | combining two companies into one |
| Subsidiary | a company owned by another |
| Abode | dwelling |
| Asylum | a place of safety |
| Citadel | fortress |
| Edifice | a large or imposing building |
| Foyer | an etnrance hall |
| Hippodrome | an arena |
| Hovel | a crude miserable dwelling |
| Manor | a large estate |
| Sanctuary | a safe place |
| Tenement | an apartment building |
| Aberrant | away from the normal |
| Acrophobia | fear of heights |
| Agoraphobia | fear of wide open spaces |
| Claustrophobia | an abnormal fear of enclosed spaces |
| Delirium | confused thinking, usually temporary |
| Delusion | having severe misconceptions |
| Demeanor | manner |
| Mania | mental and physical hyperactivity |
| Ostentatious | showing for effect |
| Paranoid | unreasonable fear |
| Phobia | an excessive fear |
| Apothecary | a pharmacist |
| Botanist | one who studies plants |
| Ferrier | a blacksmith |
| Journalist | a person who writes for the newspaper |
| Magistrate | Judge |
| Ombudsman | advocate of citizen's rights |
| Optician | sells spectacles |
| Optometrist | eye doctor |
| Orator | a public speaker |
| Scholar | a very learned person |
| Amorous | loving |
| Beligerent | fond of fighting |
| Cantankerous | cranky and stubborn |
| Exuberant | excessively enthusiastic |
| Impish | mischevious |
| Jovial | full of fun |
| Loquacious | talkative |
| Logubrious | exaggeratedly mournful |
| Nonchalant | acting without apparent concern |
| Suave | sophisticated |
| Valiant | full of courage |
| Altar | a table used in religious ceremonies |
| Apostate | a person who loses his faith |
| Canon | a basic religious principle |
| Genuflect | to kneel |
| Hallowed | holy |
| Orthodox | according to doctrine |
| Penitent | truly regretful |
| Revere | deep respect |
| Sermon | a religious speech |
| Altimeter | measures altitude |
| Awl | a pointed tool for making holes |
| Barometer | measures air pressure |
| Dynamometer | measures power |
| Kiln | an oven for making pottery |
| Lathe | a shaping machine |
| Loom | a weaving machine |
| Odometer | measures distance travelled |
