A | B |
conversely | In an opposite manner; in an altogether different way |
charisma | The quality of a leader which captures great popular devotion; personal magnetism; charm |
quest | A search; pursuit |
prevalent | Widespread; common |
contend | to state to be so; claim; affirm |
contemporary | modern; up-to-date |
proponent | someone who supports a cause |
poignant | emotionally moving; touching |
traumatic | causing painful emotions, with possible long-lasting psychological effects |
extrovert | an outgoing, sociable person |
perception | insight or understanding gained through observation; impression |
prone | having a tendency; inclined (to do something) |
relentless | persistent; continuous |
rationale | the underlying reasons for something; logical basis |
flippant | disrespectful and not serious enough |
congenial | agreeable or pleasant in character; friendly; sociable |
prompt | to urge into action; motivate |
reprisal | the paying back of one injury or bad deed with another |
impasse | a situation with no way out; dead end |
rapport | relationship, especially one that is close, trusting, or sympathetic |
magni-, magn- | great; large |
-fy | cause to become; make |
pro- | forward; forth |
phob | fear |
di-, du- | two; double |
-ish | resembling; like; characteristic of |
cor, cour | heart |
psych-, psycho | mental processes; mind |
-dom | state of being; condition |
il-, im- | not |