| A | B |
|---|
| antagonism | hostility; unfriendliness; an act of hostility |
| contorted | twisted or pulled out of shape; twisted in a violent manner |
| defiant | willing to stand up to opposition; bold; boldly resistent |
| flustered | nervous or confused; to make or become nervous |
| idiosyncrasy | a personal way of acting; odd mannerism; a characteristic or habit |
| incriminate | to cause to appear guilty; accuse; present proof of a crime |
| intense | showing great concentration or determination; of an extreme kind |
| legitimate | in accordance with accepted practices; reasonable; according to the law; lawful |
| optimistic | hopeful about the future; confident; take a favorable view; positive |
| persistent | refusing to give up; continuing stubbornly; lasting or enduring |
