| A | B |
| Meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in consideration of details; careful; perfect; thorough |
| Germinate | To cause to sprout, spread, or develop |
| Unprecedented | Having no previous example |
| Subtle | Small, slight, faint, not obvious |
| Volatility | Easily aroused or angered |
| Vexations | The act of harassing or causing trouble |
| Inextricably | Incapable of being separated or untied |
| Diametrically | Completely opposed; opposite |
| Impediments | Challenges, obstacles, something that interferes |
| Meritocracy | A system in which the talented are chosen and moved ahead based on achievement. |
| Touted | To make much of; promote |