| A | B |
| INSUPERABLE | incapable of being overcome |
| LAMENTABLE | to be regretted or pitied |
| MISNOMER | an unsuitable or misapplied name |
| PROFESS | to affirm openly; to state a belief in |
| RESPITE | a period of relief and rest |
| RETRIBUTION | repayment; a deserved punishment |
| SINUOUS | winding, having many curves |
| SONOROUS | full, deep, or rich in sound |
| VANGUARD | the foremost poart of an army; the leading position in any field |
| WASTREL | wasteful person; a good-for-nothing |