| A | B |
|---|
| adversary | opponent or enemy |
| aplomb | self-confidence, especially in a difficult situation |
| apprehensive | anxious or fearful; uneasy |
| aptitude | the ability to learn or understand something quickly |
| attentive | giving attention to something |
| banish | to force to leave a country or place |
| barricade | a barrier OR to block an opening or passage |
| bluff | to engage in a false display of strength or confidence |
