| A | B |
| acquiesce | (v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit |
| blithe | (adj.) cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned |
| covet | (v.) to desire something belonging to another |
| exponent | (n.) one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised |
| insuperable | (adj.) incapable of being overcome |
| misnomer | (n.) an unsuitable or misleading name |
| respite | (n.) a period of relief or rest |
| sinuous | (adj.) winding, have many curves; lithe and flexible |
| sonorous | (adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style |
| wastrel | (n.) a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing |