| A | B |
|---|
| acute | adj. - serious and sudden |
| durable | adj. - able to withstand wear, decay, or tough conditions; long-lasting |
| eavesdrop | v. - to listen secretly to private conversations |
| ethical | adj. - pertaining to accepted standards of behavior; conforming to accepted standards of behavior |
| fjord | n. - a narrow inlet of the sea between tall cliffs or steep banks |
| gaudy | adj. - tastelessly showy |
| nominal | adj. - existing in name only; insignificantly small; token |
| nurture | v. - to nourish; to help grow or develop |
| pommel (v.) | to strike; to beat |
| pommel (n.) | a knob on the handle of a sword or weapon |
| quibble (v.) | to evade the main point by arguing over petty details |
| quibble (n.) | an irrelevant argument |
| rampart | n. - a defensive structure or embankment |
| respite | n. - a short rest or period of relief; delay |
| rite | n. - a customary or religious ceremonial act |
| seismic | adj. - pertaiing to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth |
| terrestrial | adj. - of or pertaining to solid land |
