| A | B |
| adulterate | to corrupt; contaiminate; pollute |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands; versatile |
| augment | to make larger; amplify |
| bereft | deprived of; bereaved |
| deploy | to position or arrange; organize |
| dour | stern; unyielding; harsh |
| fortitude | courage; resolve |
| gape | to stare open-mouthed; gawk |
| gibe | to utter taunting words; ridicule |
| guise | cover;mask; costume |
| insidious | sly; treacherous; cunning |
| intimation | hint; clue; inkling |
| opulent | wealthy, luxurious; rich |
| pliable | easily bent; supple |
| reiterate | repeat; rehash |
| stolid | dull; unresponsive; impassive |
| tentative | experimental in nature; hesitant |
| unkempt | not combed; disheveled |
| verbatim | word for word; exact |
| warily | cautiously; carefully |