| A | B |
| abnormal | (ADJ) Deviating from the expected behavior |
| antidote | (N) A remedy that can counteract the effect of a poison |
| brawn | (N) Full strong muscles |
| classic | (ADJ) Serves as a standard for excellence; historically memorable |
| corrode | (V) To eat away or weaken as if by gnawing |
| dingy | (ADJ) Dirty; unclean |
| embargo | (N) A governmental order that prohibits the shipping of certain items |
| financial | (ADJ) Having to do with monetary items |
| hilt | (N) The handle of a sword or dagger |
| jaunt | (V) To trudge about; to make a usually short journey for pleasure |
| plumage | (N) The feathers of a bird |
| quota | (N) A proportional segment of a given group |
| resourceful | (ADJ) The meeting of needs in a given situation |
| slander | (V) To falsely smear a person's name or reputation |
| temporary | (ADJ) Lasting only for a limited time |