| A | B |
| Intense hatred or ill will; long-lasting resentment | rancor |
| harless; inoffensive | innocuous |
| offensive; distastefu; repulsive | repugnant |
| a person who gains satisfaction from suffering physical or psychological pain | masochist |
| very showy; strikingly bold | flamboyant |
| a minor weakness or character flaw; a minor fault in behavior | foible |
| an accusation made in response to an accuser; countercharge | recrimination |
| to urge with argument or strong advice; plead earnestly | exhort |
| noble in mind and spirit; especially generous in forgiving | magnanimous |
| extremely careful and exact; showing great attention to details | meticulous |