| A | B |
| calm, peaceful; a bird identified with the kingfisher | halcyon |
| a charm, believed to have good luck powers | talisman |
| to romp or prance around, to make merry | cavort |
| set as holy or sacred, consecrate | hallow |
| sociable, having fun together | convivial |
| (syn) blood that doesn't COAGULATE | congeal |
| (syn) ABRUPTLY resigned from the Cabinet | summarily |
| distinguished by UNCOMMON courtesy | unwonted |
| (syn) known for his PROPENSITY for exaggeration | penchant |
| (syn) their OMNIPRESENT sense of dread | ubiquitous |