| A | B |
| accessible | easily reached or entered |
| pessimist | one who expects the worst |
| cite | to mention in support of a point |
| compatible | able to get along well together |
| exempt | free from some unpleasant duty or situation |
| prevail | to win out; triumph |
| propel | to move something forward |
| rational | reasonable; logical |
| retort | a sharp or clever reply |
| retrieve | to get something back |
| dubious | doubtful; unsure |
| ecstatic | full of joy |
| encounter | to meet, especially unexpectedly |
| evolve | to change gradually; develop |
| fallacy | a mistaken idea |
| fictitious | imaginary; made-up |
| gullible | easily fooled |
| liable | likely |
| miserly | stingy and greedy |
| awe | great respect mixed with wonder and fear |