| A | B |
| muster | to bring together for service or battle; men for millitary |
| nonentity | person or thing of no importance |
| peruse | to read thoroughly and carefully |
| promontory | a high point of land extending into water (cliff) |
| solicitous | showing concern or care |
| staid | serious and dignified; care |
| epoch | a distinct period of time |
| irascible | easily made angry |
| kindred | a person's relatives; related by blood |
| niche | decorative recess in a wall |
| obliterate | to wipe out |
| solvent | albe to meet financial obligations |