| A | B |
|---|
| astute | shrewd; wise; crafty; cunning |
| digress | turn aside; get off the main subject in speaking or writing |
| galore | plentiful; abundant |
| hostile | of or relating to an enemy or enemies; unfriendly |
| mitigate | make less severe; lessen; soften; relieve |
| adjourn | close a meeting; suspend the business of a meeting; disband |
| exonerate | free from blame; clear from accusation |
| dissent | differ in opinion; disagree; object |
| forfeit | lose or have to give up as a penalty for some error,neglect, or fault |
| lucrative | money-making; profitable |
