| A | B |
| acquiesce | to give in or agree reluctantly |
| adapt | to adjust |
| alienate | to make others unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent |
| badger | to pester, nag, or bother |
| balk | to refuse or be unwilling to continue |
| berate | to scold or criticize severely |
| capitalize | to take advantage of or make the most of something |
| commiserate | to feel sorrow or pity for; to sympathize |
| cope | to struggle or deal with |
| denial | a negative reply, refusal, or rejection |
| deter | to prevent or discourage from doing something |
| detract | to diminish or take away |
| disrupt | to throw into confusion, disturb, or upset |
| emulate | to imitate, especially something admired; to try to equal |
| endear | to make beloved or highly regarded |
| exemplify | to serve as an example of |
| impulsive | quick to react or respond without much thought |
| manipulate | to influence or manage in a clever or cunning way |
| snub | to treat with contempt or neglect |
| tantrum | an outburst; a fit of bad temper or rage |