| A | B |
| annex | to add or attach; an addition or attachment |
| cleave | to cut or split open; to cling to |
| cordial | in a friendly way; cheerful; a liqeur |
| cornerstone | the starting point of a building; the most important person or element |
| debacle | an overwhelming defeat; a complete failure |
| devitalize | to make weak or lifeless |
| embroil | to involve in an argument or conflict; to throw into confusion |
| exonerate | to clear from blame or accusation |
| glib | superficial; thoughtless, insincere |
| haphazard | by chance, not planned |
| improvise | to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials |
| incite | to stir up, to instigate |
| influx | an increase, an incoming |
| pallor | an extreme or unnatural paleness |
| pedigree | a list of ancestors; a history of something |
| precipitous | very steep |
| profuse | very abundant; given or flowing freely |
| reconcile | to restore a relationship; to settle |
| shackle | to put in chains; a chain |
| threadbare | shabby, old and worn out |