| A | B |
|---|
| bode | to be a sign or omen of; to portend |
| burnish | to polish; to make shiny by rubbing; a glossy finish; a luster |
| coerce | to compel; to force; to dominate or restrain by force |
| esoteric | intended for or understood by only a few; confidential; private |
| gauntlet | a long, heavy, protective glove; a metal-plated glove, part of a knight's armor |
| mete | to give according to measure or one's judgment; to allot or distribute |
| misnomer | a wrong name; an error in naming a person, place, or thing |
| mottled | marked with spots, blotches, or streaks of different colors |
| terra firma | solid earth; firm ground |
| vantage point | a position that allows a clear view or understanding; an advantageous position |
