| A | B |
| deprived of or lacking something | bereft |
| arrangement marked by regularity and balanced proportions | symmetrical |
| to hold motionless by or as if by piercing | transfixed |
| having existence only in the mind | immanent |
| to become accustomed to new climate or situation | acclimated |
| to rise upward in rows or tiers | tiered |
| reserved, quiet | taciturn |
| looking inward, an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings | introspective |
| to surrender, esp. on conditions agreed upon | capitulated |
| to crisscross instead of going straight up | traverse |
| difficult, laborious | arduous |
| an exploratory military survey of enemy territory | reconnaissance |
| a long, narrow ribbon-like flag borne on a lance | pennon |
| foretelling evil, threatening | ominous |
| to make gestures, esp. when speaking | gesticulating |
| to oppose with equal weight or influence | counterbalance |
| a sudden sharp attack as if by pain or coughing | paroxism |
| courage, spirit | mettle |