| A | B |
|---|
| abet | to encourage, assist, aid, support |
| aver | to affirm, declare confidently |
| blatant | noisy in a coarse, offensive way |
| broach | to bring up or begin to talk about |
| buttress | to support, prop up, strengthen |
| carousal | noisy revelry or merrymaking |
| collate | to compare critically in order to note differences |
| connoisseur | an expert; one who is well qualified to pass judgements |
| disconsolate | deeply unhappy or dejected |
| encumber | to weigh down or burden |
| foment | to promote trouble or rebellion |
| grisly | frightful, horrible, ghastly |
| herculean | relating to Hercules; characterized by great strength |
| impassive | showing no feeling or emotion |
| inauspicious | unfavorable, unlucky |
| incontrovertible | unquestionable, beyond dispute |
| nonplussed | puzzled, not knowing what to do, at a loss |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular purpose |
| prolific | abundantly productive; abundant, profuse |
| rejoinder | a reply to a reply |
