| A | B |
| abrupt (adj) | happening suddenly, without warning |
| achieve (v) | to do what one sets out do to |
| achievement (n) | something done that takes skill or effort |
| attempt (v) | to try; to make an effort |
| attempt (n) | a try |
| contempt (n) | a feeling that someone or something is bad or unworthy |
| entertain (v) | to interest and amuse |
| entertain (v) | to have guests |
| entertain (v) | to have in mind |
| glimpse (v) | to get a quick look at |
| glimpse (n) | a quick or hasty look |
| mock (v) | to make fun of |
| mock (adj) | not real; pretended |
| persist (v) | to keep on doing or trying |
| persist (v) | to go on and on |
| persistence (n) | sticking to something; not giving up |
| persistent (adjt) | refusing to give up |
| persuade (v) | to win someone over by arguing or asking |
| persuasive (adj) | having the power to persuade |
| phase (n) | a stage in a series of changes |
| quaint (adj) | odd or unusual in a pleasing or old-fashioned way |
| recall (adj) | to remember |
| recall (adj) | to call or take back |
| reject (v) | to refuse to accept or use |
| revise (v) | to go over carefully in order to correct or improve |
| revise (v) | to change in order to bring up to date |
| sensitive (adj) | quick to notice or feel |
| sensitive (adj) | easily affected by even slight change |