| A | B |
| closure | (noun) the act of closing or condition of being closed; a conclusion or finish |
| inertia | (noun) a tendency not to move, act, or change |
| crony | (noun) a close friend or companion; a buddy |
| convene | (verb) to call, bring, or gather together; to assemble |
| botch | (verb) to spoil by poor work or performance; (noun) a poor piece of work |
| impartial | (adj) fair; just; showing no favortism |
| condole | (verb) to express sympathy; to mourn in sympathy |
| stipulate | (verb) to specify as a condition of an agreement; to guarantee in an agreement |
| clientele | (noun) customers or patrons collectively |
| momentum | (noun) the force exerted by a moving body; impetus; speed or force, usually growing in strength |
| oblivious | (adj) unmindful; forgetful |
| subsidiary | (noun) a company controlled by another company (adj) subordinate; secondary |
| cant | (noun) insincere or meaningless talk; (verb) to speak insincerely |
| equilibrium | (noun) a state of balance; mental or emotional control |
| rectify | (verb) to set right; to remedy; to adjust |
| substantially | (adv) largely; considerably; significantly |
| arbiter | (noun) a person chosen to decide a dispute; a judge |
| stratagem | (noun) a scheme or trick for achieving some purpose; a deception |
| imperceptible | (adj) too slight, subtle, or gradual |
| breach | (verb) to break through; to violate; (noun) a violation of a law, obligation or standard; a gap or broken place |