| A | B |
| available | obtainable, on hand |
| cater | pamper, indulge, gratify |
| customary | traditional, usual, regular, normal |
| dissuade | discourage, talk out of |
| entrepreneur | businessperson, impresario |
| firebrand | hothead, agitator, rabble-rouser |
| hazard | danger, venture |
| homicide | murder, manslaughter |
| indifference | apathy, unconcern |
| indignant | resentful, offended, outraged, exasperated |
| indispensable | essential, crucial, vital |
| lubricate | to oil, grease |
| mutual | two-sided, joint, shared, reciprocal |
| pelt | shower, pepper, bombard |
| plague | epidemic, pestilence or to pester, vex |
| poised | collected, self-confident, ready |
| regime | rule |
| retard | impede, slow down, restrain |
| transparent | clear, obvious, translucent |
| unscathed | unhurt, sound, intact |
|