| A | B |
|---|
| bulwark | any support or protection against external danger, injury, or annoyance |
| offhand | done or made without previous thought or preparation |
| scruple | a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is wrong |
| hew | to follow or obey (something) closely |
| mawkish | exaggeratedly or childishly emotional |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story; especially a fabricated report |
| disgruntle | to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent |
| colloquial | using an informal style |
| greenhorn | an inexperienced or naive person; especially one easily tricked or cheated |
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality; commonplace |
| capstone | the high point or crowning achievement, point, element, or event |
