| A | B |
|---|
| adage | a proverb; wise saying |
| bonanza | a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain |
| churlish | lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude |
| citadel | a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place |
| grope | to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly |
| decree | an order having the force of law; to command firmly or forcefully |
| 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, article, etc |
| collaborate | to work with, work together |
