| A | B |
| sagacity | smart; makes good decisions |
| stealthy | done in a secretive manner |
| refrain | stop yourself from doing something |
| dissimulate | hide your true feelings |
| acute | very serious and unwelcoming situation |
| derision | making fun of someone in a mean-spirited manner |
| profound | very deep thinking |
| vain | tried, but it didn’t work; unsuccessful attempt |
| conceal | keep something hidden |
| stifle | keep something from happening |