| A | B |
|---|
| adulterate | to corrupt, make worse by the addition of lesser value |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical |
| augment | to make larger, increase |
| bereft | deprived of, made unhappy through a loss |
| deploy | to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up |
| dour | stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide |
| gibe | (v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn |
| guise | (n.) an external appearance, cover, mask |
| insidious | intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous |
| intimation | a hint, indirect suggestion |
| opulent | wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose |
| pliable | easily bent, flexible; easily influenced |
| reiterate | to say again; repeat |
| stolid | not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsi |
| tentative | experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant |
| unkempt | not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude |
| verbatim | word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
| warily | cautiously; with great care |
