| A | B |
| nub | central point of a matter |
| disputatious | inclined to argue or debate |
| decrease | to become or make less |
| simultaneous | happening or existing at the same time |
| catastrophe | a large disaster, misfortune or failure |
| ordain | to establish by law; decree |
| incentive | a reason for doing something |
| capsize | turn bottom side up; upset |
| onslaught | a violent attack; a suddden rush |
| flourish | to grow; thrive; be prosperous |
| remnant | a small part remaining behind |
| insubordinate | disobdient; rebellious |
| swerve | to turn aside sharply |
| abnormal | not usual; not typical; strange |
| outstrip | to get ahead of; do better than; exceed |
| pervade | to spread throughout |
| eject | to drive or throw out |
| prudent | cautious; careful; showing good sense |
| quench | to put out; extinguish; end |
| legible | easily read |