| A | B |
|---|
| accost | to approach/speak first; to confront |
| animadversion | comment of strong criticism |
| avid | desirous of someting to the point of greed; eager |
| brackish | salty, unpleasant to drink |
| celerity | swiftness |
| devious | winding course; shift or underhanded action |
| gambit | first move; risky move to gain advantage |
| halcyon | legendary bird; peaceful; prosperous |
| histrionic | theatrical; melodramatic |
| incendiary | setting a fire; one who causes strife |
