| A | B |
|---|
| apathy | n: lack of interest or concern for things |
| breach | n: the act or result of breaking; break or rupture; a severance of friendly relations |
| capitulate | v: to give up or surrender |
| confer | v: to consult together; to share opinions |
| countenance | n: facial expression |
| cynical | adj: bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous or pessimistic |
| din | n: a loud, confused noise |
| dissentient | n: a person who goes against the opinion of the majority |
| falter | v: to hestitate or waver in action, purpose or intent |
| ignominious | adj: discreditable, humiliating, shameful |
| impending | adj: about to happen, imminent |
| impromptu | adj: made or done without previous preparation |
| indefatigable | adj: incapable of being tired out, untiring |
| irrepressible | adj: incapable of being restrained, uncontrollable |
| laborious | adj: requiring much work, exertion or perseverance |
| machination | n: crafty schemes; plot |
| obstinate | adj: firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose; inflexible persistence |
| perpetually | adj: continuing or enduring forever; everlasting |
| pretext | n: an excuse |
| shirk | v: to evade work, duty, etc. |
| shrewd | adj: astute or sharp in practical matters |
| simultaneously | adj: existing, occurring or operation at the same time |
| treachery | n: violation of faith, betrayal of trust |
| tyranny | n: oppressive or unjustly severe goverment |
| vivacious | adj: lively |
