| A | B |
| alliance | an agreement to join together |
| voluntary | done by choice |
| tolerate | to accept or allow, to endure |
| comply | to agree to follow |
| compromise | to settle difference by giving up something |
| comrad | close friend |
| commend | to praise |
| insult | a rude remark |
| murmur | to speak in a low soft voice |
| fluent | spoken or written smoothly |
| banter | to joke playfully with someone |
| exclaim | to cry out |
| dilemma | situation requiring a difficult choice |
| counsel | advice or opinions |
| clarity | being clear or understandable |
| forum | a public meeting about problems |
| deadlock | a standstill |
| grievance | a wrong that causes unhappiness |
| publicly | in a manner open to all |
| propaganda | beliefs spread to gain supporters |
| ballot | secret written vote |
| allegiance | loyalty to a country or ruler |
| delegation | group of representatives |
| swear | to make a solemn promise |
| provoke | to make angry |
| compliment | spoken praise |
| propose | to suggest or put forward |
| plead | to beg |
| prohibit | to forbid by authority |
| inspiration | a good influence |