| A | B |
| admonish | to counsel or advise; to caution or warn |
| banister | a railing held up by posts on a staircase or a balcony; handrail |
| code | a system of signals, often secretive, for communication |
| consequently | following as a result; therefore |
| signal | to communicate by means of a prearranged sign |
| exception | that which is excluded; that to which a general rule does not apply |
| innocent | free from guilt, blame, evil, or sin; blameless |
| prompt | on time; ready to act without delay |
| reliable | able to be counted on; deserving of trust; dependable |
| dirge | a musical piece or poem expressing grief |