| A | B |
| anecdote | a short account of an incident in someone's life |
| consolidate | to combine, unite, to make solid, firm |
| counterfeit | not genuine, fake, an imitation designed to deceive |
| docile | obedient, easily taught, led or managed |
| dominate | to tower over, command due to height, to rule over by strength or power |
| entreat | to beg, implore, ask earnestly |
| fallible | capable of being wrong, inaccurate |
| fickle | inconsistent, liable to change very quickly, erratic |
| fugitive | fleeting, difficult to grasp, one who flees or runs away |
| grimy | covered with dirt or soot, very dirty |
| iota | a very small quantity or part |
| maul | a heavy hammer, to beat or knock about |
| potential | something that can develop or become a reality, possible |
| radiant | giving forth light or energy, shining |
| rural | relating to farm areas and life in the country |
| substantial | not imaginary, material, large, important |
| tactful | skilled in handling people or situations, polite |
| tamper | to handle in a secret and improper way, to interfere with |
| ultimate | last, final, most important, fundamental |
| uncertainty | doubt, the state of being unsure |