| A | B |
| addict | a person with strong desire for something that is habit forming; an enthusiastic fan; |
| aspire | to have strong desire to get or do something; to seek |
| bias | a preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice |
| blatant | very obvious in an offensive or shameless way |
| candid | expressed honestly and without holding backunpleasant truths |
| confront | to stand up to, face boldly |
| debut | a first public appearance |
| enroll | to sign up to become a member of some group or activity; to register |
| fluster | to make nervous, embarrassed, or confused |
| impunity | freedom from being harmed or punished |
| intensify | to increase; to strengthen or deepen |
| intimidate | to frighten, especially by threatening someone |
| obnoxious | very unpleasant; disgusting |
| retort | to answer, especially in a quick or clever way |
| stint | a period of time devoted to job or a task |
| tenacious | keeping a firm hold on, persistant |
| claustrophobia | an abnormal fear of being in enclosed or narrow places |
| irked | to be irritated, annoyed, or exasperated |
| placid | pleasantly calm or peaceful, mild, calm, still |
| inclement | severe, rough, harsh, or stormy |