| A | B |
| equivocal | open to more than one interpretation and often intended to mislead |
| uniform | all or always the same; without variety |
| contract | to reduce in size; become compressed |
| clamor | a loud outcry; hubbub |
| duplicity | deliberate deceptiveness; deceit |
| stagnant | not moving; not flowing; motionless |
| vilify | to make abusive statements about |
| rescind | to repeal; take back |
| irresolute | uncertain how to think or act; undecided |
| untenable | unable to be held or defended; insupportable |