| A | B |
| abscess | A localized collection of pus in part of the body, formed by tissue disintegration and surrounded by an inflamed area. |
| bough | A tree branch, especially a large or main branch. |
| casualty | A accident, especially one involving serious injury or loss of life. |
| deceitful | Deliberately misleading; deceptive. |
| dilemma | A situation that requires a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable or mutually exclusive. |
| eminent | Towering or standing out above others; prominent. |
| etiquette | The practices and forms prescribed by social convention or by authority. |
| idiosyncrasy | A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or group. |
| impromptu | Prompted by the occasion rather than being planned in advance. |
| maneuver | A strategic or tactical military or naval movement. |