| A | B |
| dictionary | a reference book in which words are defined |
| cacophony | harsh sounds |
| mince | to cut into small pieces |
| verdict | the decision in a trial given by a jury |
| bonus | an extra reward for goodness |
| benevolent | good-doing; kind |
| dictator | a leader who speaks and rules with total power |
| homophone | a letter or word expressing the same sound as another |
| minor | smaller, underage |
| xylophone | an instrument of wooden bars that makes a ringing sound when struck |
| minimum | the least possible amount |
| bon vivant | a lover of good living, especially food |