| A | B |
| adulterate | to corrupt, 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 |
| fortitutde | courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | to stare with an open mouth |
| gibe | to utter taunting words; an expressionof scorn |
| guise | an external appearance, cover, mask |
| insidious | intended to decieve or entrap; sly; treacherous |
| intimation | a hint; undirect suggestion |
| opulent | wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose |
| pliable | easily bent, flexible; easily influenced |
| reiterate | to say again, repeat |
| stolid | not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull |
| tentative | experimental in nature; uncertain; hesitant |
| unkempt | not combed; untidy; not properly maintained |
| verbatim | word for word; exactly as writen or spoken |
| warily | cautiously, with great care |