| A | B |
| adhere | to stick to |
| affirm | to declare to be true |
| atrocity | an extreemely wicked, brutal, or cruel act |
| audition | a trial hearing for a performer |
| cope | to struggle successfully against |
| deter | to discourage or prevent through fear or doubt |
| disquieting | causeing uneasiness or worry |
| empower | to give power or authority to |
| fluent | speaking or writing easily and smoothly |
| lag | to move slowly or fall behind |