| A | B |
|---|
| Cleave | to tear or cut |
| cornerstone | an indispensable and fundamental basis |
| Debacle | a sudden downfall or defeat |
| Devitalize | To diminish or destroy |
| Embroil | To involve in an argument |
| Exonerate | To free from a responsibility, obligation, or task. |
| Glib | Showing little concern |
| Influx | massive inflow of something |
| Precipitous | extremely cheap |
| Threadbare | wearing old |
| Knave | sly and untrustworthy |
| Dormant | Sleeping; inactive |
| Boorish | Rude and clumsy |
| Dubious | Undecided |
| Avert | to turn away |
| Protract | Prolong or lengthen |
| Spurn | refusing with disdain; scorn |
| Abase | to lower in rank, prestige, or esteem |
| Probe | an exploratory decive or action |
