| A | B |
|---|
| defection | the act of turning from one's loyalty, duty, friends, etc. |
| disclose | to expose or reveal; to make known |
| disposal | control or command, as of funds or goods to be given out |
| hypothesis | an assumption, perhaps temporary, that is made without proof |
| stampede | to cause a sudden rush of startled animals or a crowd of people, etc. |
| occult | hidden or secretive; also, mysterious and beyond understanding |
| prudence | skillful management of practical matters; good judgment |
| seclusion | state of being separated from others; isolation; retirement; solitude |
| significant | important; having a special meaning |
| inventory | an examination of goods on hand or a list of such goods |
