| A | B |
| finagle | to get or maneuver through cleverness or craftiness |
| industrious | characterized by diligence; steady; persevering |
| alienate | to turn friendliness into hostility |
| commonplace | ordinary |
| cavalcade | a procession of persons on horseback |
| visceral | relating to the internal organs; bringing about a gut reaction |
| disseminate | to distribute, to spread around, often referring to the spread of ideas |
| placid | undisturbed; serence; peaceful |
| preamble | an introductory portion; a preface, as to a book |
| hinder | to keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward |