| A | B |
| outcome | (n) result |
| descend | (v) to pass from a higher or lower place; derive |
| stale | (adj) having lost quality from age; not strong or effective |
| precaution | (n) care taken in advance |
| tarnish | (v) to make or become dull, or discolored |
| meager | (adj) thin; not enough in amount |
| obstacle | (n) something that stands in the way; hindrance |
| prune | (n) a dried plum |
| prune | (v) to reduce by getting rid of matter that is not needed |
| hectic | (adj) filled with excitement or confusion |
| turmoil | (n) a very confused state or condition |
| yowl | (v) to utter a loud long, often mournful cry |
| scrawny | (adj) poorly nourished; skinny |
| immensity | (n) the state of something being huge |
| beam | (v) to shine; to smile with joy |
| beam | (n) a long piece of metal or timber; a ray of light |
| modest | (adj) not boastful; moderate in amount; decent |
| breed | (v) to produce offspring; (n) a kind or a class |
| achieve | (v) accomplish |
| rigid | (adj) not flexible; stiff; very fixed in one's opinion |
| barrier | (v) something that blocks the way; obstacle |
| disintegrate | (v) to break up into the elements that make up that something |
| acute | (adj) severe; sharp; keen awareness; less than 90 degrees |
| perimeter | (n) the boundary of a closed area or figure |
| trim | (v) to decorate; adorn; |
| trim | (adj) neat, orderly; good healthy condition |
| elated | (adj) filled with joy or pride |
| brand | (n) a mark made by burning or stamping; a particular brand |