| A | B |
| acumen | accuracy and quickness in judgment |
| confer | To give |
| dignity | The condition of being respected or honored |
| disconcert | To upset the self-possession of |
| epitome | An ideal example |
| fallible | capable of making an error |
| grope | To feel one's way uncertainly |
| ingrain | To impress indelibly on the mind |
| literal | The exact meaning of the words |
| monologue | A speech by one person |
| patriarch | The male leader of a family or tribe |
| rampant | Growing unchecked |
| sedition | Inciting others to rebel against authority |
| sumptuous | Suggesting great pleasure |
| tryst | A meeting at a certain place or time |