| A | B |
| abduct | (v) to kidnap; carry off by force |
| ambiguous | (adj) not clear; having two or more possible meanings |
| balk | (v) to stop short or refuse to go; (n) (in baseball) an illegal move by a pitcher |
| compact | (adj) closely and firmly packed together; small; (v) to squeeze together; (n) an agreement in parties; small car |
| confer | (v) to consult, talk over, exchange opinion; to present as a gift, favor, honors |
| earmark | (v) to set aside for special purposes; to mark and animals ear for ID; (n) an identifying mark or feature |
| frigid | (adj) extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling |
| implement | (n) an instrument, tool; (v) to put into effect |
| incalculable | (adj) too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain |
| indisputable | (adj) beyond question or argument, definitely true |
| intensive | (adj) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated |
| maneuver | (n) a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; (v) to perform or carry out such a planned movement |
| sabotage | (n) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; (v) to take destructive action |
| scant | (adj) not enough; barely enough; marked by small or insufficient amount |
| stealthy | (adj) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded |
| strapping | (adj) tall, strong and healthy |
| strident | (adj) harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding |
| thrive | (v) to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions |
| titanic | (adj) of enormous size, strength, power or scope |
| valiant | (adj) possessing or acting with bravery or boldness |