| A | B |
|---|
| abate | to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity |
| improvise | to compose and perform without preparation |
| rationalize | to develop explanations for one's actions and beliefs that are unrelated to the truth |
| feint | pretending to attack so as to take an opponent off his guard |
| defame | to attack the reputation of someone or something |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery and promises |
| garner | to gather up and store |
| languish | to experience neglect, prolonged inactivity, hardship and distress |
| obliterate | to destroy |
| scrutinize | to examine closely |
| tenacious | persistent, stubborn, not giving up easily |
| strident | harsh in personality or sound |
| submissive | passive, obedient, easily controlled |
| latent | underdeveloped or inactive (from within) |
| hardy | tough, in good shape, physically fit |
| zealous | enthusiastic, passionate, intense |
| wily | crafty, sly |
| verbose | using too many words |
| virulent | extremely poisionous, deadly, violent, full of hate |
| taciturn | almost always silent, not liking to talk |
| capriciously | doing something in a way that is sudden and without much thought |
| complacently | doing something in a way that shows someone is satisfied or comfortable with a situation |
| conspicuously | doing something in a way that stands out or is easily seen |
| haphazardly | doing something in a way that is unplanned, careless, or reckless |
| lethargically | doing something in a way that shows drowsiness or sluggishness (being tired) |
| rampantly | growing uncontrollably |
| resiliently | springing back into shape, recovering quickly |
| resolutely | doing something in a way that is firm determined |
| unanimously | doing something in a way that is united, all together, no opposition |
| jubilantly | doing something with joy or triumph |
| collaborate | to work together |
| synchronize | to move or occur at the same time |
| belittle | to make seem less important |
| audacious | characterized as bold or daring |
| chronological | the order in which things occur |
