| A | B |
| adulterate | to lesson the value by the addition of something |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well |
| augment | to make larger, increase |
| bereft | deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
| deploy | to position or arrange; to utilize |
| dour | stern; unyeilding; gloomy, ill-humored |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | to stare with open mouth |
| gibe | to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn |
| guise | an external appearance, cover, mask |
| insidious | intended to deceive or entrap; sly |
| intimation | a hint; indirect suggestion |
| opulent | wealthy, luxurious; ample |
| pliable | easily bent, flexible; easily influenced |
| reiterate | to say again, to repeat |
| stolid | not easily moved, mentally or emotionally |
| tentative | experimental in nature |
| unkempt | not combed; untidy; not properly maintained |
| verbatim | word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
| warily | cautiously, with great care |