| A | B |
| amnesia | A loss of memory, usually caused by shock or injury |
| appease | to bring to a state of peace or quiet |
| attrition | A gradual reduction in numbers or loss of strength |
| equestrian | Having to do with horseback riding |
| debacle | A sudden collapse, downfall, or failure |
| defoliate | To strip a plant of leaves, thereby damaging or destroying it |
| sully | To soil, tarnish, or besmirch |
| tactile | Relating to or perceptible by the sense of touch |