| A | B |
|---|
| prove | to give demonstration by action |
| eclectic | combining elements from various sources |
| simplify | to make less complex or complicated; to make plainer or easier |
| adulation | excessive praise, flattery, or admiration |
| survey | to take a general or comprehensive view of; to scan |
| cursory | performed with haste |
| categorize | to sort by type; to put into categories or groups by classification |
| destitution | complete or extreme poverty |
| classify | to arrange or organize by type; to assign a type or classification to |
| disparage | to discredit, mock, or ridicule |
| compare | to examine two or more objects, ideas, people, etc., in order to note similarities an differences |
| elucidate | to make clear or lucid by explaining |
| contrast | to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; to note the opposite natures or purposes of |
| eloquent | characterized by a skillful use of words; fluent and articulate |
| describe | to give an account of in speech or writing; to explain the details of |
| diffidence | shyness; the quality or state of being shy; lacking confidence |
| explore | to look closely at, scrutinize, or examine |
| boorishness | rude or clumsy behavior; lacking manners |
| investigate | to examine, study, or inquire into; to search or examine the particulars of |
| censure | an official reprimand; an expression of strong disapproval |
| predict | to declare or tell in advance what you think will happen |
| cartography | the art of making maps or charts |
| solve | to work out the answer or solution |
| collusion | a secret agreement for deceitful, illegal, or fraudulent purposes |
| analyze | to examine something critically by breaking it down into its parts and then explaining it |
| cathartic | characterized by cleansing of emotions, purification, or healing |
| derive | to obtain or get from a specified source; to arrive at by reasoning, deducing, or inferring |
| abhorrent | feeling extreme aversion or hatred toward something or someone |
| discover | to notice, realize, or find out |
| amicable | friendly |
| evaluate | to examine and judge carefully |
| auspicious | characterized by favorable circumstances; promising success |
