| A | B |
|---|
| coax | to persuade with soothing (or convincing) words |
| component | (a part, portion, or section of something larger |
| composure | settled state (of emotions); calmness of spirit |
| consolation | comfort for sorrow or distress |
| cunning | cleverness or craftiness |
| epidemic | widespread outbreak of an illness |
| perforate | to punch holes in something |
| perforated | an area weakened by punched holes, usually in preparation for removal or detachment |
| inconsolable | not able to be comforted |
| pandemic | a disease so widespread it affects an entire population |
