| A | B |
| assuage | verb; to lessen or to calm |
| dictum | noun; an authoritative statement |
| impudent | adj.; shamelessly bold |
| predilection | noun; a preference; a preferred way of doing something |
| strictures | noun; conditions or rules |
| tactiturn | adj.; reserved in manner; almost always silent |
| indigenous | adj.; belonging to a particular region or country |
| melanchology | adj.; sad and gloomy |
| inquisitive | adj.; questioning; prying |
| morbid | gruesome; horrible |