| A | B |
|---|
| ABSTAIN - The adorable kitten could not abstain from eating the Pringles. | To choose not to do something by choice or to not vote |
| ACKNOWLEDGE - He acknowledged that I was right | To admit the truth or reality of something 2. to show that you have received something |
| ADVOCATE - The lawyer is the advocate for the suspect. | 1) To write or speak in favor of someone or something 2) a person who argues for a cause |
| COALITION | An alliance of people, parties, or nations |
| CONFORM | To follow the rules |
| INVALID | not effective or legal |
| JUSTIFY | to demonstrate that something is right or fair; to defend with reasons |
| SANCTION | 1) to permit or approve of an action 2) to punish a nation or group that has broken accepted laws. |
| UNDERLIE | 1) to provide a basis of support |
| UPHOLD | To maintain or support in the face of opposition |
