| A | B |
|---|
| capitulate | to give one's head to the enemy, surrender |
| capricious | apt to change one's mind quickly |
| capitalism | economic system in which individuals invest in industries |
| alma mater | fostering mother, school |
| patriarch | male head of the family |
| patron | a supporter, like one's father |
| aquatic | growing or living in water |
| aqueous | made from water |
| aqueduct | a pipe or channel that carries water |
| contemporary | someone/something living at the same time |
| temporary | lasting for only a short time |
| asterisk | a star used in printing to refer to a margin note |
| disaster | event that occurs under the influence of a negative star; a calamity |
| constellation | a group of stars |
| manicure | a treatment for the hand and nails |
| manipulate | to skillfully operate by hand |
| maneuver | a training exercise; practice movements (as by hand) |
| exfoliate | to strip of leaves |
| foliage | all the leaves of a plant |
| porfolio | a portable case for carrying sheets (leaves) of paper |
| submissive | yielding; obedient |
| transmit | to send from one person or place to another |
| remittance | money sent in payment |
| malicious | desiring harm to someone or something else |
| malignant | bad or harmful; producing death |
| malpractice | performing one’s duty in a bad or wrong way |
| generous | very giving, as if born with plenty of money |
| genuine | originating from the one true source |
| indigenous | born in, growing naturally in a particular region |
| pedicure | care for the feet and toenails |
| impediment | an obstacle to one's feet; a hindrance |
| pedestrian | a foot traveler |
| chronic | continuing for a long time |
