| A | B |
| distraught | very troubled |
| verbose | using or containing too many words |
| superficially | on-the-surface |
| germane | having to do with the issue at hand; relevant |
| lucid | clearly expressed; easily understood |
| contrite | truly sorry for having done wrong |
| symmetrical | well proportioned; balanced |
| connoisseur | an expert |
| plight | a situation marked by difficulty; hardship; or misfortune |
| conspiracy | a secret plot by two or more people, especially for a harmful or illegal purpose |