| A | B |
|---|
| Adage | A proverb, wise saying |
| Bonanza | A rich mass or ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding |
| Churlish | Lacking politeness or good manners |
| Citadel | A fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place. |
| Collaborate | To work with, work together |
| Decree | An order having the force of law |
| Discordant | Disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony. |
| Evolve | To develop gradually; to rise to a higher level. |
| Excerpt | A passage taken from a book, artice; to quote. |
| Grope | To feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly. |
| Hover | To float or hang suspended over |
| Jostle | To make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing |
| Laggard | A person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind |
| Plaudits | Applause, enthusiastic praise or approval. |
| Preclude | To make impossible, prevent, shut out |
| Revert | To return, go back |
| Rubble | Broken stone or bricks; ruins |
| Servile | Of or relating to a slave; lacking spirit or independence. |
| Vigil | A watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention |
| Wrangle | To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way |
