| A | B |
|---|
| Amalgam | An alloy of mercury and other metals |
| Antedilivulian | Very old or old-fashioned |
| Apothecary | One who prepares and sells ointments, drugs, and similar items for medicinal purposes |
| Astetic | Refraining from self-indulgence |
| Beneficent | Doing or producing good |
| Charlatan | One who falsely claims knowledge or ability |
| Denizen | An inhabitant, resident, or frequenter of a place |
| Doyen | A senior member of a group, especially one who is highly respected |
| Flora | Plants considered as a group in a particular area or era |
| Imbibe | To consume by drinking |
| Nostrum | A medicine or remedy whose effectiveness has not been proven |
| Obviate | To prevent or make unnecessary; to get rid of |
| Perennial | Lasting indefinitely or recurring |
| Putative | Commonly accepted or supposed; assumed to exist |
| Savant | person with detailed knowledge in a specialized field |
