| A | B |
| concurrent | happening or operating at the same time |
| cursory | hastily and often carelessly done |
| discursive | passing from one topic to another |
| precursor | one that goes before and indicates the coming of another |
| expedient | suitable for bringing about a desired result, often without regard to what is fair or right |
| expedite | to speed up the process or progress of |
| impediment | something that interferes with movement or progress |
| pedestrian | commonplace, ordinary, or unimaginative |