| A | B |
| academic | associated with schools or colleges |
| amateur | a person who is not an expert |
| carton | paperboard box or container |
| complaint | expression of grief, pain or dissatification |
| crystal | transparent quartz |
| dubious | uncertain |
| epidemic | affecting many persons at one time |
| eschew | shun, avoid |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| grandiose | impressive imposing |
| gratuitous | done or provided without recompense |
| initiative | an introduction step |
| international | common to or affecting two or more nations |
| loyalty | faithful to a cause or idea |
| pacific | tending to lessen conflict |
| prosperity | thriving condition |
| secretary | person hired to handle records |
| serenity | quiet calm |
| upstanding | straight forward, honest |
| vicinity | nearness, proximity |