| A | B |
|---|
| acquiesce | (verb) to give in, to comply |
| astute | (adj.) shrewd, perceptive |
| caustic | (adj.) sarcastically biting |
| congeal | (verb) to solidify or to coagulate |
| exigent | (adj.) urgent, requiring immediate attention |
| ferocity | (noun) savagery (adj. = ferocious) |
| impudent | (adj.) disrespectful, characterized by improper bold behavior |
| incongruity | (noun) disagreement, incompatibility |
| innate | (adj.) existing from birth, inborn |
| malicious | (adj.) motivated by hate or deliberate intent to do harm |
| meticulous | (adj.) taking great care |
| monotony | (noun) sameness |
| palpable | (adj.) tangible, perceptible, easily noticeable |
| placid | (adj.) peaceful, calm |
| pretentious | (adj.) making an extravagant outward show of self importance |
| rancor | (noun) bitter, deept-seated ill ill; enmity |
| ruminate | (verb) to consider for a long time at a slow pace |
| sagacious | (adj.) wise, shrewd, very discerning |
| succinct | (adj.)brief, compact |
| tenacious | (adj.)persistent, holding fast to a position |
| vehement | forcefully expressing emotion or conviction |
| vindictive | (adj.) revengeful, spiteful |
