| A | B |
| ARREST | To bring to a stop; to halt |
| GRAVITY | Seriousness; dignity; solemnity; weight |
| PRECIPITATE | To cause, to bring about prematurely, hastily or suddenly; IMPULSIVE |
| RELIEF | Elevation of a land surface |
| CHECK | To restrain; halt; hold back; contain |
| FLAG | To become weak, feeble, or spiritless; to lose interest |
| DISCRIMINATING | Characterized by the ability to make fine distinctions; having refined taste |
| ECLIPSE | To overshadow; to outshine; to surpass |
| COIN | To devise a new word or phrase |
| STOCK | A stereotypical and formulaic character in a novel or film |
| CURRENCY | General acceptance or use; prevalence |
| BENT | A strong tendency; a leaning; an inclination; a PROPENSITY |
| COURT | To attempt to gain the favor or support of a person or group; to woo |
| NEGOTIATE | To successfully travel through, around, or over an obstacle or terrain |
| TEMPER | To soften; to moderate; to MITIGATE |
| PEDESTRIAN | Undistinguished; ordinary; CONVENTIONAL |
| CAVALIER | Having an arrogant attitude or a HAUGHTY disregard for others |
| SANCTION | An official approval or disapproval for an action |
| COMPROMISE | To reduce the quality or value of something; to jeopardize or place at risk |
| CHANNEL | To direct or guide along a desired course |
| QUALIFY | To modify; to limit by adding exceptions or restricting conditions |
| PERSONIFICATION | A perfect example; embodiment; EPITOME; PARAGON; QUINTESSENCE |