| A | B |
| adamant | unchanging in opinion or attitude, despite evidence to the contrary |
| segregate | to separate from others |
| heroine | a female hero |
| endure | to undergo, to bear, to tolerate |
| copious | large in quantity or number |
| recollection | memory, recall of past events |
| console | to comfort during a time of sadness |
| ominous | threatening, foreboding, predicting danger |
| discipline | training designed to develop good skills and habits |
| astonished | amazed, surprised |
| emphatic | adamant, with emphasis |
| spurious | fake, false, not real |
| distraught | deeply upset |
| persistent | tenacious, not giving up easily |
| precarious | risky, unsteady, uncertain |
| cower | to crouch, as in fear or pain |
| integrate | to bring separate parts into a whole |
| inquisition | a prolonged, difficult questioning |
| subtle | not obvious or strong |
| accost | to approach boldly and rudely to question |
| aggression | an offensive action or attack that violates the rights of others |
| bigotry | bias, discrimination |
| peruse | to read, survey, or examine in great detail |
| precedent | any previous decision, ruling, or act that serves as a guide for future decision |
| incendiary | causing flames or fire; inciting anger |