| A | B |
| abduct | to kidnap; carry off by force |
| ambiguous | not clear; equivocal. |
| balk | to stop and refuse to go on; baseball illegal motion. |
| compact | packed together; an agreement; small case; small car. |
| confer | to talk over; to present as a gift. |
| earmark | reserve; set aside for a special purpose; an identifying mark. |
| frigid | extremely cold; lacking warmth of feeling. |
| implement | utensil; instrument; tool; to put into effect. |
| incalculable | too great to be counted. |
| indisputable | incontestable; beyond question or argument; definitely true. |
| intensive | thorough; deep; concentrated. |
| maneuver | a planned movement; to carry out such a planned movement. |
| sabotage | an action taken to destroy something; to take such an action. |
| scant | not enough; skimpy. |
| stealthy | sneaky; underhanded; sly. |
| strapping | tall; strong; healthy. |
| strident | harsh; shrill; piercing. |
| thrive | to grow vigorously; to prosper. |
| titanic | mighty; of enormous size or strength. |
| valiant | possessing or acting with bravery or boldness. |