| A | B |
|---|
| assiduous | (adj) persistent, sttentive, diligent |
| assuage | (v) to ease; to lesson (pain) |
| criterion | (n) standard used in judging |
| cryptic | (adj) hidden; secret; mysterious |
| dogmatic | (adj) asserting an opinion, positive in manner |
| droll | (adj) odd and laughter-provoking |
| expedient | (adj) advantageous, useful |
| furtive | (adj) done by stealth; hence, sly; stealthy |
| interrogate | (v) to question; to examine by asking questions |
| intrepid | 9adj) very brave, fearless, unshakable |
