| A | B |
| opportunity | an occasion; an opening |
| perplexity | bewilderment; confusion |
| drab | dreary; not exciting |
| comprehend | to get the full meaning of; understand |
| versatile | capable of performing many roles or tasks; changing |
| hardy | tough; bold; vigorous; able to get through hardships and survive |
| assert | to declare confidently and forcefully |
| sanctuary | refuge; shelter; a holy place like a church or temple |
| bias | partiality or prejudice; slanting or diagonal line cut in cloth |
| wily | sneaky; shrewd; clever (Wile E. Coyote) |