| A | B |
| ardent | eager or passionate |
| assail | to attack violently or verbally OR to trouble in the mind |
| asset | anything owned that is valuable OR quality that can be used to advantage |
| barter | to exchange goods or services without money OR this exchange |
| bonanza | source of great wealth |
| contagious | able to be passed easily from person to person |
| contemplate | to give careful thought; ponder OR intend |
| deter | to discourage or prevent from taking action |
| flair | natural gift or ability or talent |
| forfeit | to be forced to give up or lose OR something lost because of error |
| innovation | something new or new way of doing something |
| mania | intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement |
| stymie | to thwart; make difficulties or find problems with |
| synonymous | alike or close in meaning |
| wrangle | to quarrel in noisy or angry way |