| A | B |
|---|
| enigma | hard to understand |
| reap | to harvest |
| obscure | uncertain |
| jargon | special words or expressions |
| barter | exchange goods or services |
| retiring | withdraw to or from a particular place |
| dialect | a particular form or language peculiar to a specific region or group |
| vainglory | inordinate pride in oneself |
| sheepish | showing embarrassment |
| drivel | silly nonsense |
| vacillate | alternate or waver |
| uncouth | lacking manners |
| aplomb | self-confidence |
| spur | to urge |
| jingoistic | extreme patriotism |
| ardor | passion or enthusiasm |
| garner | collect or reap |
| brash | self-assertive in a overbearing way |
| apathy | lack of interest |
| persevere | continue in a course of action |
| resolute | admirable purposeful; determined |
| chagrin | distess or embarrassment at having failed |
| alleviate | make less sever |
| gauche | lacking grace |
| reprieve | cancel or postpone |
