| A | B |
| Anticipate | to look forward to; to expect; to be aware of and to provide for beforehand |
| Bankrupt | unable to pay one’s debts and freed by law from doing so |
| Brief | short |
| Brisk | quick; active |
| Budget | a plan for spending money during a certain period |
| Compete | to try to win against others |
| Complicate | to make difficult |
| Effect | to make happen |
| Err | to be wrong or to do wrong |
| Factor | something that contributes to a result |
| Fad | something that is very popular for a short time |
| Gripe | to complain |
| Knack | a special talent or skill; ability to do something easily |
| Leisure | free time not taken up with work |
| Unique | the only one of its kind |