| A | B |
|---|
| accord | agreement, harmony; to grant, bestow on |
| barter | an exchange in trade; to exchange goods |
| curt | short, rudely brief |
| devise | to think out, plan, create |
| dexterous | skillful in the use of hands or body; clever |
| engross | to occupy the complete attention |
| entail | to put a burden on, involve; to restrict ownership of property by limiting inheritance |
| ferret | a kind of weasel; to search or hunt out; badger |
| habituate | to become used to |
| impending | about to happen; hanging over in a menacing way |
| personable | pleasing in appearance; attractive |
| rue | to regret; a feeling of regret |
| scoff | to make fun of; to show contempt for |
| transition | a change from one state or condition |
| trepidation | fear, fright, trembling |
| upbraid | to blame; find fault with |
| veritable | actual; true; real |
| vex | to annoy, anger; confuse, baffle |
| vitality | strength, energy, liveliness; the power to endure or survive |
| whimsical | subject to odd ideas; playful; unpredictable |
