| A | B |
| adulterate | to corrupt, make worse by the additon of something |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well |
| augment | to make larger, increase |
| bereft | deprived of, made unhappy through a loss |
| deploy | to position or arrange |
| dour | stern, unyielding; gloomy |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | to stare with an open mouth |
| gibe | to utter tauting words |
| guise | an external appearance, cover, mask |
| insiduous | designed or intended to deceive or entrap |
| intimation | a hint, indirect suggestion |
| opulent | wealthy, luxurious, ample |
| pliable | easily bent, flexible; easily influenced |
| reiterate | to say again, repeat |
| stolid | not easily moved, menatllay or emotionally |
| tentative | experimental in nature; uncertain |
| unkempt | not combed; untidy |
| verbatim | word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
| warily | cautiously, with great care |