| A | B |
|---|
| eccentric | odd; departing from the established norm, model or rule |
| malevolent | exhibiting or having ill-will; malicious; evil |
| intimidation | threats; bullying |
| condescended | to come down voluntarily to the level of inferiors; stooped; lowered oneself |
| indigenous | native; belonging |
| pronouncements | authoritative statements; decrees; declarations; proclamations |
| irked | annoyed; bothered |
| persevere | remain constant to a purpose in spite of obstacles; keep trying |
| compromise | settlement of differences in which both parties involved make concessions (give in) to something the other side wants; negotiate; bargain; meet halfway |
| tyranny | extreme harshness or severity; rigor; dictatorshio |
| unanimous | in complete agreement |
| evasion | act of avoiding |
| chameleon | a lizard known for changing colors to match its surroundings |
| tormenting | pestering; harassing |
| quibbling | making petty distinctions or irrelevant observations; nitpicking |
| teetered | moved unsurely in a see-sawing motion |
| malignant | actively evil in nature; threatening to life |
| entrusted | given over to another for care or protection |
| adjacent | next to |
| perplexity | the condition of being puzzled |
| ingenuous | without sophistication; artless; innocent |
| fanatical | possessed or driven by excessive zeal or devotion |
| isolate | to separate from the group; set apart |
| debating | deliberating; considering |
| acquainted | made familiar with |
| contemporaries | of the same time or era; about the same age |
| inconspicuous | not readily noticeable |
| peril | danger |
| contradict | to go against |
| inaudible | unable to be heard |
| cantankerous | contrary; disagreeable; quarrelsome; grumpy |
| compensation | something given or received as substitution or payment |
| emerge | to come forth |
| acquired | obtained |
| ecclesiastical | pertaining to a church |
| extract | to forcibly draw forth; pull out |
| preoccupation | the absorption of the attention or intellect |
| pensive | thoughtful |
| antagonize | incur the dislike of someone; counteract |
| infallible | unfailing; always correct |
