| A | B |
| encroach | to advance beyond originial limits; intrude |
| obliterate | to wipe out, leaving no trace |
| coquettish | flirtatious |
| edict | an order put out by a person in authority |
| dank | unpleasantly damp; moist and chilly |
| pallid | abnormally pale |
| temerity | foolish boldness |
| diffident | shy and timid; lacking self-confidence |
| divulge | to make known something private |
| circumvent | to avoid or get around by clever maneuvering |
| thwart | to block or hinder; prevent the fulfillment of |
| virulent | extremely poisonous or harmful |
| tedious | boring because of dullness |
| profoundly | deeply; intensely |