| A | B |
|---|
| contract | A formal agreement between two or more parties. |
| detract | To take away something desirable; diminish the value of |
| distraction | Something that draws the mind away from the original direction of attention or interest; a diversion of attention. |
| entreaty | An earnest request or plea. |
| extract | To pull or draw out forcibly |
| portray | To make a likeness or representation of |
| protracted | Drawn out or lengthened in time; prolonged |
| retract | To draw back; withdraw |
| tract | A stretch of land. |
| trait | A distinguishing quality or feature. |
| dogmatic | Expressing a belief or opinion as if it were a fact |
| pensive | Dreamily, and often sadly, thoughtful |
| philosophy | The study of reality based on logical reasoning rather than factual observation |
| plausible | Appearing true or reasonable. |
| ponder | To think about something carefully and at length; weigh an idea in the mind. |
| postulate | To assume the truth of something without proof, especially as the basis for study or argument |
| rational | Consistent with or based on reason |
| reverie | The condition of being lost in thought |
| skeptical | Doubting; questioning |
| speculation | An idea based on incomplete evidence; guessing. |
