| A | B |
| Bolster | (n,v) a long narrow pillow; anything used as a pillow; to prop up, support or reinforce |
| expletive | (n) an oath or exclamation, usually profane |
| furor | (n) frenzied anger; rage; a public uproar or outburst of indignation; great enthusiasm for |
| idiomatic | (adj) characteristic of a particular language |
| intangible | (adj) Not capable of being touched; vague or not easily defined |
| laconic | (adj) concise; using few words; saying a lot in a few words |
| reciprocate | (v) to give, do, or take in return |
| subterfuge | (n) a trick, excuse, or deception used to escape something unpleasant |
| tawdry | (adj) gaudy; showy and cheap |
| wistful | (adj) wishful; yearning; full of longing |