| A | B |
| adage | a proverb, wise saying |
| glut | to provide more than is needed or wanted |
| myriad | in very great numbers |
| nonentity | a person or thing of no importance |
| votatile | highly changeabloe, fickle; tending to become violent |
| aloof | withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice) |
| jaunty | lively, easy, and carefree in manner |
| abut | to join at one end or be next to; support |
| bludgeon | a short club used as a weapon |
| dexterous | skillful in the use of hands or body |
| pert | high- spirited; lively |
| negate | to nullify, deny, bring to nothing |
| dovetail | to fit together exatly, to connect and form a whole |
| armistice | a temporary peace, halt in fighting |
| dregs | the last remaining part |