| A | B |
|---|
| affinity | a natural attraction to a person, thing, or activity |
| bilious | peevish or irritable; sickeningly unpleasant |
| cognate | closely related in origin, essential nature, or function |
| corollary | a natural consequence or result |
| cul-de-sac | an impasse |
| derring-do | daring deeds or exploits (often used to poke fun at false heroics) |
| divination | the art or act of predicting the future |
| elixir | a panacea; a sweet liquid used as a vehicle in medicines |
| folderol | foolish talk, ideas, or procedures |
| gamut | an entire range or series |
| hoi polloi | the common people, the masses |
| ineffable | too great or too sacred to be uttered |
| lucubration | aborious study or thought, especially at night |
| mnemonic | a device to aid the memory |
| obloquy | public abuse indicating strong disapproval or censure |
| parameter | a determining or characteristic element; a limit, boundary |
| pundit | a learned person; one who gives authoritative opinions |
| risible | pertaining to laughter |
| symptomatic | typical or characteristic |
| volte-face | a complete reversal |
