| A | B |
| adulterate | to corrupt, make worse by the additionof something of lesser value |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well |
| augment | to make larger increase |
| bereft | deprived of , made unhappy though loss |
| deploy | to position or arrange ;to utilize |
| dour | stern, unyeilding , gloomy, ill-humored |
| fortitude | courage in the face of difficulties |
| gape | to stare with open mouth , to open the mouth wide ;to open wide |
| gibe | to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn |
| guise | and external apperance ; cover , mask |
| insidious | designed or intended to deceive or entrap ; sly treacherous |
| intimation | a hint ; indirect suggestion |
| opulent | wealthy, luxurious , ample |
| pliable | easily bent , flexible , easily influenced |
| reiterate | to say again |
| stolid | not easily moved, mentally or emotionally ;dull unresponsive |
| tentative | experimental in nature ;uncertain , hesitant |
| unkempt | not combed; untidy |
| verbatim | word for word |
| warily | cautiously;with great care |