| A | B | 
| dictionary | a book used to find the spelling and definitions of words | 
| appendix | the pages of the back of the book with extra information | 
| dependable | able to be counted on; reliable | 
| contradict | to say something against; oppose | 
| expense | the cost of something | 
| pendulum | a part of a machine that swings back and forth | 
| prediction | a guess; something said before it happens | 
| suspense | tension;  being left to wonder | 
| compensation | payment for work done | 
| dictation | information spoken to be written down | 
| suspend | to hang or dangle | 
| diction | pronunciation and clarity of speech | 
| dictator | an absolute ruler | 
| verdict | a decision | 
| impending | about to happen; oncoming | 
| dispense | to distribute or give out | 
| predicament | an unfortunate situation | 
| pension | retirement benefit | 
| pendant | the dangling part of a necklace | 
| penthouse | the top floor of a skyscraper | 
| pensive | deeply thoughtful | 
| indictment | a serious accusation | 
| jurisdiction | the authority to interpret the law; an area where law can be carried out | 
| valedictorian | the top of a graduating class | 
| appendage | any part of the body that hangs from another part |