| A | B |
| aficionado | An fan; a enthusiastic admirer. |
| bonanza | A source of wealth or luck. |
| bravado | False bravery; swaggering courage. |
| embargo | A government order preventing or prohibiting trade with a given nation. |
| flotilla | A small fleet |
| hacienda | A large estate, ranch , or plantation. |
| junta | A group of rulers, particularly one seizing power after the overthrow of a government. |
| peccadillo | A small fault or transgression. |
| peon | An unskilled laborer; a farm worker. |
| renegade | A traitor or outlaw; a rebel. |
| assert | To state or express positively, forcefully, or boldly; affirm. |
| dauntless | Not able to be discouraged or threatened; bold; audacious. |
| ferocity | Savagery; fierceness; barbarity. |
| flout | To show scorn or contempt for; show defiance. |
| headstrong | Determined to have one's own way and to do as one pleases; obstinate. |
| incisive | Sharp; keen; perceptive |
| outspoken | Spoken without reserve frank; unrestrained in speech; forthright. |
| temerity | Foolish or heedless disregard of danger; rash boldness; impudence. |
| vehement | Showing intense emotion or passion; forceful. |
| vibrant | Pulsing with energy; vigorous; lively. |