| A | B |
| capital | a city that is the seat of the state or national government |
| capitol | the building in which a state legislature assembles |
| border | the line where one country, state, or region ends and another begins; a boundary |
| boarder | a person who pays for and receives both meals and lodging at another person's home |
| core | the hard or stringy central part of certain fruits, such as apple or pear, containing the seeds |
| corps | a large army unit composed of two or more divisions |
| colonel | a officer in the U.S. army, Air Force, or Marine Corps ranking below a brigadier general |
| kernel | a grain or seed, especially of corn, wheat, or a similar cereal plant |
| hostile | feeling or showing opposition |
| hostel | an inexpensive lodging house for travelers and tourists of high-school or college age |
| council | a gathering of persons called together to discuss or settle a problem or question |
| counsel | advice; guidance |
| bail | money supplied for the temporary release of an arrested person and guaranteeing his or her appearance for the trial |
| bale | a large bound package or bundle of raw or finished material |
| idle | not working or devoted to working or producing |
| idol | a person or thing that is adored or greatly admired |
| cereal | the seeds of certain grasses such as wheat, oats, or corn, used as food |
| serial | presented in installments |
| compliment | an expression of praise or admiration |
| complement | something that completes, makes up a whole, or brings to perfection |