| A | B |
| adverse | working against; serving to oppose |
| adverse | harmful; unfavorable |
| aloof | remote or distant, usually by choice; showing no interest |
| aloof | in an aloof manner |
| alternative | allowing a choice betweenn two or more things |
| alternative | a choice between two or more things |
| alternative | any one of the things that can be chosen |
| canine | of or relating to dogs or related animals |
| canine | a member of the canine family |
| compulsory | required by law or a firm rule |
| consecutive | following one after another in order |
| desolate | deserted; lonely; without signs of life |
| desolate | filled with sorrow |
| dispatch | to send on specific business |
| dispatch | to finish or complete promptly |
| dispatch | to kill quickly |
| dispatch | speed in movement or performance |
| dispatch | a written message sent quickly |
| distinction | a recognition of the way things differ |
| distinction | special honor or regard |
| distinction | excellence of performance or ability |
| endure | to put up with; to bear |
| endure | to go on for a long time; to last |
| fluctuate | to rise and fall; to keep changing |
| grueling | tiring; exhausting |
| maul | to handle roughly so as to cause injury |
| participate | to take part in |
| robust | strong and vigorous |