| A | B |
| adage | (n) an old wise saying; proverb |
| corporeal | (adj) of or for the body; physical; of a material nature; tangible. |
| cumbersome | (adj) burdensome; unwieldy |
| deterrent | (n) something that discourages from doing something through fear and doubt. |
| disinterment | (v) removing from a grave |
| fluid | (n) a liquid; (adj) available for many |
| import | (v) to bring in (goods) from another country, especially for sale |
| integral | (adj) necessary for completeness; essential |
| lampoon | (n) a practical writing attacking someone |
| masochist | (n) someone getting of pleasure from being hurt or humiliated |
| palisade | (n) any row of large, pointed skates forming a fence as for fortification |
| preface | (n) an introduction to a book or speech |
| quake | (v) to shake or tremble |
| reputable | (adj) having a good reputation |
| retraction | (n) a statement retracting something previously said or published |
| seasoned | (v) gave food better flavor or more zest by adding seasoning |
| stagnant | (adj) not flowing in a current or stream |
| synthetic | (adj) relating to or involving synthesis |
| vicissitude | (n) the quality or state of being near |
| wispy | (n) a small bunch of hay or straw |