| A | B |
| Allusion | An indirect reference |
| Altruistic | Unselfish |
| Appease | to calm; especially by giving in to demands |
| Arbitrary | Determined by personal judgement; based on impulse |
| Assail | to attack physically or verbally |
| Banal | Lacking originality; commonplace |
| Euphemism | Vague term substituted for an offensive term |
| Mercenary | Greedy |
| Syndrome | Group of symptoms |
| Taint | To stain the honor of someone/something |