| A | B |
| curt | a rude 'yes' or 'no' w/out explanation |
| demoralize | to lower one's confidence |
| dilemma | when you have to make a difficult choice |
| inclination | what instinct tells us to do |
| irate | very angry |
| retort | a quick reply |
| sabotage | to ruin on purpose |
| subsequent | the next event chronologically |
| wary | cautious |
| zeal | intense enthusiasm toward something |