| A | B |
| disdain | lack of respect due to feeling better than someone else |
| expedient | dealing with a problem quickly and effectively |
| amity | friendship |
| eccentric | unusual |
| indolent | lazy |
| inevitable | certain to happen |
| revere | respect, admire |
| gregarious | friendly |
| astute | clever |
| discord | disagreement |
| discord | unpleasant noise |
| meticulous | very careful about details |
| emulate | behave as someone else |
| scrupulous | very careful to be honest and fair |
| dubious | doubtful |
| fastidious | very careful about details, especially in appearance and work |
| scrutinize | examine carefully |
| stoic | someone who doesn't complain |
| heresy | belief that differs from what the dominant group/religion believes |
| discern | notice or understand through careful thought |
| defendant | someone accused of a crime |