| A | B |
| rational | reasonable; logical |
| cite | to mention in support of a point; refer to |
| retort | a sharp, clever, or angry reply |
| propel | to provide the force that moves something; to move something forward |
| accessible | Easily reached or entered |
| retrieve | to get (something) back |
| compatible | able to get along well together; combining well |
| prevail | to win or win out; triumph; defeat (someone or something) |
| awe | Great respect mixed with wonder and amazement |
| exempt | free from some unpleasant duty or situation |
| fictitious | imaginary; made-up |
| evolve | to change gradually; develop |
| encounter | to meet, especially unexpected |
| ecstatic | in a state of great joy; overjoyed |
| liable | likely (to experience or do something unpleasant or dangerous) |
| pessimist | a person who tends to see the bad side of things |
| dubious | doubtful |
| miserly | stingy and greedy |
| fallacy | a mistaken idea |
| gullible | easily fooled |
| infer | to draw conclusion from evidence |
| obsession | an idea or feeling, often unreasonable, which completely fills someone's mind; fascination |
| ordeal | a very difficult or painful experience |
| evasive | deliberately unclear |
| futile | useless; unable to succeed |
| lethal | able to cause death; deadly |
| persistant | refusing to quit; stubbornly continuing |
| elapse | to pass or slip by (usually said of time) |
| fluent | able to express oneself with skill and ease |
| harass | to constantly irritate or disturb; bother |