| A | B |
| antagonism | hostility; unfriendliness |
| contorted | twisted or pulled out of shape |
| defiant | willing to stand up to opposition; bold |
| flustered | nervous or confused |
| idiosyncrasy | a personal way of acting; odd mannerism |
| incriminate | to cause to appear guilty |
| intense | showing great concentration or determination |
| legitimate | in accordance with accepted practices; reasonable |
| optimistic | hopeful about the future; confident |
| persistent | refusing to give up;continuing stubbornly |