| A | B |
| capital | a city or town that is the center of government activity |
| capitol | a building where the government meets |
| border | a line that divides two things; the edge of something |
| boarder | a person who rents a room and gets meals too |
| core | the center and most important part of something |
| corps | a military unit or group |
| colonel | a military rank or title |
| kernel | an edible seed |
| hostile | angry or opposed to |
| hostel | an affordable place to stay while traveling |
| council | a governing group |
| counsel | to give advice |
| bail | to set free or release |
| bale | a bundle or to bundle |
| idle | lazy or not doing anything |
| idol | someone or something that is greatly admired |
| cereal | grain or something you eat for breakfast |
| serial | released or produced in segments or installments |
| compliment | something said or given in honor or respect |
| complement | go well together; part of a pair or set |
| discreet | to keep secret or show good judgment |
| discrete | separate or independent |
| elicit | to bring out |
| illicit | illegal or in poor taste |