| A | B |
| syllabus | list of information about a class that includes required materials, rules, etc. |
| controversial | an adjective used to describe issues that people disagree about |
| debate | a discussion between people in which each side shares a different opinion |
| dominate | to overpower someone or something |
| tolerate | put up with; endure |
| insulting | nasty or mean |
| brainstorm | think of a lot of different things about a topic |
| analyze | think about something very carefully |
| contribute | give |
| packet | a group of materials, papers, etc. |
| appointment | a set time to meet someone or do something |
| struggling | having a difficult time |
| unprepared | not ready |
| required | the opposite of optional; mandatory |
| borrow | take something that you will give back |
| rodents | small animals such as mice and rats |
| limit | to not exceed or go beyond |
| excessive | too much |
| assume | believe strongly even if you don't know for sure |
| suspect | think strongly |