| A | B |
| Voluble | (adj) characterized by a continuous flow of words |
| Purported | (adj) reputed or claimed, alleged |
| Astute | (adj) of keen penetration or discernment |
| Facetious | (adj) not meant to be taken seriously or literally |
| Timorous | (adj) full of fear |
| Lassitude | (noun) weariness of the body or mind from strain |
| Perfunctory | (adj) performed merely as a routine duty |
| Duplicity | (noun) deceitfulness in speech or conduct |
| Echelon | (noun) a level of command, authority or rank |
| Enigma | (noun) a puzzling or inexplicable occurence or situation |