| A | B |
|---|
| bode | to be a sign or omen of; to portend |
| mottled | marked w spots, blotches or streaks of diff. colors |
| terra firma | solid earth; firm ground |
| gauntlet | a long, heavy, protective glove; part of a knight's armor |
| burnish | to polish; to make shiny by rubbing; a glossy finish/luster |
| coerce | To compel; to force; to dominate or restrain by force |
| misnomer | a wrong name; an error in naming a person, place or thing |
| mete | to give according to measure; to allot or distribute |
| esoteric | intended for or understood by only a few; confidential; private |
| firmament | the expanse of the heavens; the sky |
