| A | B |
|---|
| eccentric | departing from the established norm, model, or rule |
| malevolent | exhibiting or having ill-will; malicious |
| intimidation | threats |
| condescended | to come down voluntarily to the level of inferiors |
| indigenous | native |
| pronouncements | authoritative statements |
| irked | annoyed; bothered |
| persevere | remain constant to a purpose in spite of obstacles |
| compromise | settlement of differences in which concessions are made |
| tyranny | extreme harshness or severity; rigor |
| unanimous | in complete agreement |
| evasion | act of avoiding |
| chameleon | like a lizard known for changing colors to match its surrounding; changeable person |
| tormenting | pestering; harassing |
| quibbling | making petty distinctions or irrelevant observations |
| teetered | moved unsurely in a see-sawing motion |
| malignant | actively evil in nature |
