| A | B |
|---|
| contend | 1. to compete, engage in a rivalry 2. to assert, put forward an argument |
| perennial | lasting for an indefinitely long time; coming back year after year |
| permeate | to penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout |
| perservere | to hold fast to a task or purpose |
| defer | 1. postpone, delay 2. yield respectfully |
| dilatory | tending to delay or postpose |
| elation | excited feeling of pride or triumph |
| infer | to use available evidence to form a conclusion |
| intent | 1. purpose 2. intensely focused; showing concentration |
| detente | an easing of tensions between hostile parties |
| vociferous | extremely noisy |
| subvert | to upset or overthrow |
| subservient | submissive; excessively willing to yield |
| contort | to twist or bend out of shape |
| distort | to change something to make it false |
| retort | a harsh response; reply |
| tortuous | having many twists and turns; deceitfully roundabout; tricky |
| adversity | hardship, misfortune |
| sublimate | to supress something in order to rise above it (such as desire) |
| subterfuge | trickery; deceit |
