| A | B |
|---|
| antipathy | a strong dislike, hostile feeling |
| applicable | capable of being applied, relevant, suitable |
| asset | something of value; a resource, an advantage |
| beset | to attack from all sides, to surround, hem in |
| compassion | sympathy for another's suffering, pity |
| decorum | proper behavior, good taste, orderliness |
| exuberant | high-sprited, enthusiastic, unrestrained, excessive, abundant |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| imbibe | to drink; to take in, absorb |
| implacable | not to be satisfied or pacified; unyeilding |
| infinitesimal | so small as to be almost immeasurable |
| innocuous | harmless, inoffensive, insignificant |
| militate | to have effect or force on or against someone or something |
| patent | exclusive rights over an invention; to arrange or obtain such rights; plain, open to view |
| prowess | distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability |
| sedate | quiet, settled, sober; to administer a tranquilizer |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| stipulate | to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement |
| ultimatum | a final proposal or statement of conditions |
| duress | compulsion by threat, forcible confinement |
