| A | B |
| opportunity | opening; a favorable combination of circumstances |
| perplexity | state of being confused or bewildered |
| drab | cheerless, without color |
| comprehend | to grasp the meaning of; to have a clear idea of |
| versatile | chaging easily; having nmany uses or abilities |
| hardy | capable of withstanding difficult situations |
| assert | to state or declare positively and forcefully |
| sanctuary | place of protection or refuge; sacred place |
| bias | tendency to prejudge |
| wily | skillful in outwitting others |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| irrational | lacking mental clarity, understanding, or reasoning |
| unabridged | the most complete example in its class, not based on a larger version |
| malfunction | to not operate correctly, not be in action |
| antidote | something that counteracts or relieves the effects of poison or other unpleasant elements |
| detach | to separate from something else |
| disoriented | without balance or a sense of where you are; confused |
| incompetent | lacking qualifications; unable to function properly |
| oppose | to be against; to resist |
| illegible | not readable |