| A | B |
| conceal | to hide from view or to keep secret |
| dash | to throw violently, especially so as to break to pieces |
| drawback | an unfavorable condition; a disadvantage or shortcoming |
| imp | an evil spirit |
| utter | to speak or express |
| particle | a tiny portion; a very small bit |
| prolong | to lengthen or extend; to draw out or continue |
| slay | to kill violently; to destroy |
| temper | to bring to the desired state of toughness; of glassware, to toughen by sudden cooling from low red heat |
| meddle | to interfere in the affairs of another without being asked |