| A | B |
|---|
| blotter | paper used for absorbing excess ink |
| chuckle | to laugh quietly to oneself, often with the feeling of satisfaction |
| coincidence | an unusual occurrence of two or more events at one time, apparently by chance |
| gambit | a maneuver by which one intends to gain an advantage over an opponent |
| suspect | to imagine something to be true or likely |
| irritate | to cause one to be impatient, angry, or displeased; to bother or annoy |
| philosophy | a system of principles for guidance in daily living |
| reflective | thoughtful; pondering; meditative |
| shrug | to raise and lower the shoulders, often expressing uncertainly or indifference |
| gaze | to look at steadily or intently |
