| A | B |
| proponent | n--an advocate; one who proposes or supports a certain idea |
| sporadic | adj--happening from time to time; not regular |
| avert | v--to turn away; to keep from happening; to prevent |
| impudent | adj--shamelessly rude; not showing respect; |
| propound | v--to propose or put forth for consideration; to suggest |
| stalwart | adj--strong and well-built; robust; sturdy; brave; fearless; determined |
| bask | v--to warm oneself pleasantly; to enjoy any kind of warm and pleasant feeling |
| incipient | adj--just starting; in the beginning stage |
| prostrate | v--to lie down in a face-down position; to overcome or make helpless;adj--lying flate, either on the face or back |
| subvert | v--to ruin; to corrupt; to overthrow something established |
| callous | adj--hard-hearted; inssensitve; having no sympathy for others |
| insolent | adj--disrespectful; rude |
| skeptical | adj--doubtful |
| skulk | v--lurk; move in a stealthy, cowardly, or sneaky way |
| prominent | adj--noticeable; conspicuous |
| audacious | adj--daring; adventurous; bold |
| hiatus | n--gap in time; temporary gap in regular routine or work |