| A | B |
|---|
| adulterate | corrupt; make worse by addition of something of lesser value |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well |
| augment | to make larger; increase |
| bereft | deprived of; made unhappy through loss |
| deploy | to position or arrange; to form up |
| dour | stern; unyielding; ill -humored |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | to stare with open mouth; to open wide |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| guise | an external appearance; cover; mask |
| insidious | intended to deceive; sly |
| intimation | hint; indirect suggestion |
| opulent | wealthy; luxurious |
| pliable | easily bent; flexible |
| reiterate | say again; repeat |
| stolid | not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull |
| tentative | uncertain; hesitant |
| unkempt | untidy |
| verbatim | word for word |
| warily | cautiously |
