| A | B |
| ancestry | all of a person's ancestors |
| inconceivable | that cannot be thought of, imagined, or believed |
| harrass | to disturb, trouble, or annoy |
| shimmer | to shine unsteadily; to gleam |
| substantial | strong and solid |
| cycle | a series of events that occur regularly |
| mediocre | neither good nor bad |
| daze | to confuse or stun; confused |
| cordial | warm and friendly |
| opinionated | stubbornly sticking to one's opinions |
| wary | very careful |
| dilute | to thin down or weaken |
| balk | to stop and stubbornly refuse to move |
| studious | devoted to studying |
| sanctuary | the place where one can find safety |