| A | B |
|---|
| altruistic | Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish |
| calamity | An event bringing great loss and misery |
| taint | To stain the honor of someone or something |
| fluctuate | To vary irregularly; to go up and down or back and forth |
| assail | To attack physically or verbally |
| turmoil | Complete confusion; uproar |
| ponder | To consider carefully; think deeply about |
| persevere | To continue with an effort or plan despite difficulties |
| arbitrary | Determined by personal judgment, not rule or reason; based on impulse |
| venture | To take the risk of; dare |
| allusion | An indirect reference |
| rehabilitate | To restore to a normal life through therapy or education |
| syndrome | A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition |
| flagrant | Shockingly obvious, outrageous |
| euphemism | A mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant |
| appease | To clam, especially by giving in to the demands of |
| conventional | Customary; ordinary |
| banal | Lacking originality; overused; commonplace |
| mercenary | Motivated only by financial gain; greedy |
| comprehensive | Including all or much |
