| A | B |
| contiguous | adj. connecting without a break; uninterrupted |
| facet | n. aspect; phase; side |
| cower | v. to crouch, as in fear or shame |
| interpose | v. to step in between parties at variance; mediate |
| apathetic | adj. not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive |
| languid | adj. lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent |
| imply | v. to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated |
| strident | adj. having a shrill, irritating quality |
| deft | adj. nimble; skillful; clever |
| clad | adj. dressed; covered |