| A | B |
| inkling | had no clue that a storm was approaching |
| indemnity | compensation equal to our loss |
| poignant | a bittersweet tale of love and loss |
| allocate | apportioned supplies to each member of the group |
| exult | rejoiced in the news from the front |
| gnarled | misshapen and weather-beaten fingers |
| ardent | zealous supporters of liberty |
| emaciated | the survivors' gaunt faces |
| sophomoric | a pretentious literary style |
| palatable | could find nothing appetizing on the menu |
| brash | asked impertinent questions |
| copious | ample proof of the defendant's innocence |
| capricious | an impromptu celebration |
| limpid | a lucid explanation of the issues |