| A | B |
|---|
| accuse | to charge with a fault or offense; to blame |
| advocate | a supporter, defender, or champion; to plead for another, often in a court of justice |
| anecdote | a short and often humorous tale or narrative of personal experience |
| aspire | to desire; to hope to acquire or accomplish a particular goal |
| betray | to deliver to an enemy by treachery; to disclose in violation of confidence |
| bigotry | a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance |
| compromise | an agreement in which each side gives up some demands; to settle by making concessions |
| consensus | group solidarity in sentiment and belief; general agreement |
| conspicuous | clearly visible to the eye; attracting attention; noticeable; striking |
| dilemma | a situation requiring a choice between two equal alternatives; a predicament without an obvious solution |
| dissent | to disagree, often strongly; a disagreement; a refusal to conform to a set of ideas, laws, or beliefs |
| dissuade | to deter from a purpose or course of action by persuasion; to advise against |
| distraught | deeply agitated by some emotional stress; mad; in a state of being frenzied |
| explicit | fully and precisely expressed; leaving nothing implied or unclear |
| facade | the front of a building; an appearance intended to conceal a less pleasant reality |
| indulge | to take pleasure freely; to yield to desires and whims |
| mediocre | of moderate to low quality |
| persevere | to continue to pursue something despite obstacles |
| pessimism | the tendency to expect the worse; a negative and unfavorable point of view |
| shrewd | wise or clever in practical affairs; tricky |
