| A | B |
| aspire | (v) to have a great ambition or desire; to strive for |
| covet | (v) to strongly desire something belonging to another; to long for; to crave |
| envy | (n) a feeling of jealousy; (v) to feel jealous |
| inclination | (n) a preference; a tendency to act in a certain way; a slant or a leaning |
| persevere | (v) to continue trying despite difficulties |
| reluctant | (adj) unwilling; not wanting to do something |
| tantalize | (v) to tempt but deny satisfaction |
| wary | (adj) watchful and cautious |
| willful | (adj) stubbornly determined to do what one wants |
| wistful | (adj) full of sad wishing or longing |