| A | B |
| memorandum | a note to aid one’s memory; an informal note or report |
| illicit | not permitted, unlawful, improper |
| fatality | an event resulting in death; an accidental death |
| dissect | to cut apart in preparation for scientific study; to analyze with great care |
| authorize | to approve or permit; to give power or authority to |
| scour | to clean or polish by hard rubbing; to examine with great care; to move about quickly in search of |
| reminisce | to recall one’s past thoughts, feelings, or experiences |
| relish | enjoyment or satisfaction; something that adds a pleasing flavor; to enjoy greatly |
| prevaricate | to lie, tell an untruth; to mislead on purpose |
| pathetic | marked by strong emotion, especially pity and sorrow; able to move people emotionally; worthy of pity; woefully inadequate or lacking |