| A | B |
| mull | to think about at length, to ponder |
| imposition | something forced on a person, such as a tax, an undue burden, or oneself |
| synthesis | the combining parts or elements to form a whole; the production of a complex compound by union of chemical elements |
| effervescent | high spirited, lively; giving off many small bubbles of gas |
| debase | to cheapen; to decrease the worth of something |
| resonant | deep and rich in tone or sound; resounding or reechosing |
| explicate | to explain in detail; to clarify the meaning of |
| immaculate | without strain; free from error |
| quibble | to find a minor fault with; to avoid the point being argued |
| sporadic | occuring at irregular intervals; occasional |
| translucent | letting some light through without being completely transparent |
| itinerary | route, plan, or record |
| stimulent | something that excites or activates; a substance or an agent the quickens body activity temporarily |
| sardonic | bitter; sarcastic; scornful |
| inadvertant | not done on purpose; unintentional |
| naive | lacking sophistication; simple; inexperienced |
| abdicate | to give up power or renounce power |
| rankle | to cause continual irritation, anger, or resentment |
| infallible | free from or incapable of error |
| episodes | an event or a series of events that is part of a larger continuing experience; an incident in a written work; an installment, as of a series of television programs |