| A | B |
| inclination | a tendency to think, act, or behave in certain way; a learning |
| curt | rudely brief when speaking to someone |
| wary | cautious; on guard |
| retort | to reply, especially in a quick, sharp, or witty way |
| demoralize | to lower the spirits of; weaken the confidence or cheerfulness of |
| dilemma | a situation requiring a difficult choice |
| subsequent | following, in time or order; next; later |
| zeal | enthusiastic devotion; intense enthusiasm |
| sabotage | to deliberately destroy or damage |
| irate | very angry |