| A | B |
| connoisseur | (n) an expert in fine art or matters of taste |
| conspiracy | (n) a secret plot by two or more people, especially for a harmful or illegal purpose |
| contrite | (adj) truly sorry for having done wrong; repentant |
| cursory | (adj) done quickly with little attention to detail; not thorough |
| distraught | (adj) very troubled; distressed |
| germane | (adj) having to do with the issue at hand; relevant |
| lucid | (adj) clearly expressed; easily understood |
| plight | (n) a situation marked by difficulty, hardship, or misfortune |
| symmetrical | (adj) well proportioned; balanced; the same on both sides |
| verbose | (adj) using or containing too many words |