| A | B |
| adulterate | to corrupt; make worse by adding the addition of something of lesser value |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful; hypocritical |
| augment | to make larger; increase |
| bereft | deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
| deploy | to position or arrange; to utilize ; to form up |
| dour | stern; unyeilding; gloomy; ill-fated |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | to stare with an open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide |
| gibe | to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn |
| guise | an external appearance, cover, mask |
| insidious | intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous |
| intimation | a hint, indirect suggestion |
| opulent | wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose |
| pliable | easily bent, flexible; easily influenced |
| reiterate | to say again, repeat |
| stolid | not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive |
| tentative | experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant |
| unkempt | not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude |
| verbatim | word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
| warily | cautiously, with great care |