| A | B |
| sieve | meshed tool for straining & separating things |
| dentifrice | toothpaste |
| linguist | a person skilled in several languages |
| Ecclesiastes | Old Testament book consisting of reflections on human life |
| Plato's Republic | major work in philosophy & law by Plato |
| Gulliver's Travels | Jonathan Swift novel, narrator goes on a fantastic journey |
| microfilm | film info storage device used in libraries |
| Status Quo | the existing state of things |