| A | B |
| Whimsical | playfully odd or unusual |
| inadequate | not good enough; doesn't meet the requirements |
| contemplate | to look at or think about something carefully and thoughtfully |
| humdrum | without change or variety; ordinary; dull |
| vindicate | to clear of accusation or blame |
| nonchalant | casual; unconcerned |
| inhabited | lived in; occupied |
| turf | someone's territory |
| colleague | a fellow member of a profession |
| stagnant | standing still |
| scenario | on outline or summary of a chain of events |
| euphemism | a pleasant expression substituted for an unpleasant one |