| A | B |
| Annex | To add to. |
| Cleave | To cut or split. |
| Cordial | In a friendly manner. |
| Cornerstone | The starting point of a building. |
| Debacle | An overwhelming defeat. |
| Devitalize | To make weak or lifeless. |
| Embroil | To involve in a confilct or difficulty. |
| Exonerate | To clear from a change or accusation. |
| Glib | Ready and fluent in speech. |
| Haphazard | By chance. |
| Improvise | To compose or perform without preparation. |
| Incite | To rouse. |
| Influx | A coming in. |
| Pallor | An extreme or unnatural paleness. |
| Pedigree | Family tree. |
| Precipitous | Very steep. |
| Profuse | Very abundant. |
| Reconcile | To restore to friendship. |
| Shackle | To put into chains. |
| Threadbare | Shabby. |