| A | B |
|---|
| adulterate | to corrupt, make worse by addition of something of lesser value |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well; hypocritical |
| augment | to make larger, increase |
| bereft | deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
| deploy | to position or arrange; to utilize |
| dour | stern; unyielding |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | to stare with open mouth; open wide |
| guise | an external appearance, cover, mask |
| insidious | intended to deceive or entrap |
| intimation | a hint; indirect suggestion |
| gibe | to utter taunting words; expression of scorn |
| opulent | wealthy; luxurious; grandiose |
| pliable | easily bent, flexible; easily influenced |
| reiterate | to say again; repeat |
| stolid | not easily moved mentally oe emotionally |
| tenative | experimental in nature; uncertain |
| unkempt | not combed; untidy; rude |
| verbatim | word for word; exactly written or spoken |
| warily | cautiously |
