| A | B |
| annex | to add to, attach; to incorporate |
| cleave | to cut or split open |
| cordial | in a friendly manner, hearty, cheery |
| cornerstone | the starting point of a building |
| debacle | an overwhelming defeat |
| devitalize | to make weak or lifeless |
| embroil | to involve in a conflict or difficulty |
| exonerate | to clear from a charge or accustaion |
| glib | ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless |
| haphazard | by chance, not planned; lacking order |
| improvise | to compose or perform without preparation |
| incite | to rouse, stir up, urge on |
| influx | a coming in, inflow |
| pallor | an extreme or unnatural paleness |
| pedigree | a list of acnestors, family tree |
| preciptitous | very steep |
| profuse | very abundant; flowing freely |
| reconcile | to restore to friendship |
| shackle | to put into chains |
| threadbare | shabby, old and worn |