| 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 |