| A | B |
| vend | to sell |
| argument | a discussion in which disagreement is expressed |
| ascendant | moving upward |
| animosity | long-standing or deep-seated hostility |
| bluster | to speak in noisy threats |
| canon | a law; a basis for judgment |
| daft | mentally imbalanced |
| envelop | to enclose entirely |
| festive | relating to a feast or festival |
| gainful | providing a profit |
| haggle | to bargain over |
| inveterate | solidly established for a long time |
| ken | understanding; range of vision |
| laborious | requiring long hard work |
| meager | lacking in quality; having little |