| A | B |
|---|
| antagonism | ( n.) hostility; unfriendliness |
| contorted | (adj.) twisted or pulled out of shape |
| defiant | (adj.) willing to stand up to opposition; bold |
| flustered | (adj.) nervous or confused |
| idiosyncrasy | (n.) a personal way of acting; odd mannerism |
| incriminate | (v.) to cause to appear guilty |
| intense | (adj.) showing great concentration or determination |
| legitimate | (adj.) in accordance with accepted practice; reasonable |
| optimistic | (adj.) hopeful about the future; confident |
| persistent | (adj.) refusing to give up; continuing stubbornly |
