| A | B |
| botched | bungled; made a mess of |
| combination | ordered sequence of letters or numbers |
| demerit | mark against someone |
| discovered | found out |
| stunned | shocked; overcome by astonishment |
| handwriting | words written by hand; script |
| manila | made of Manila hemp; strong brown paper |
| orthodontist | doctor who realigns teeth |
| properly | completely; appropriately |
| explosive | bursting with excitement or violence |