| A | B |
| Achilles' heel | a vulnerable point; weak spot |
| atlas | a book of maps |
| fauna | the animals of a region, time period, or other group |
| flora | the plant life of a region, time period, or other group |
| mentor | a trusted adviser or teacher |
| mercurial | quick; active; eloquent; clever |
| odyssey | a long series of wanderings or travels |
| plutocracy | rule by the wealthy |
| stamina | endurance or staying power; the ability to last through a stressful effort or activity |
| zeal | eagerness and excitement about something |