| A | B |
|---|
| abate | to reduce in amount,degree,or severity |
| corroborate | to provide supporting evidence |
| foment | to arouse or incite |
| paradox | a contradiction or dilemna |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit |
| anomaly | deviation from what is normal |
| apathy | lack of interest or emotion |
| austere | severe or stern in appearance;undecorated |
| cogent | convincing and well reasoned |
| diatribe | an abusive, condemnatory speech |
| dogmatic | dictatorial in one's opinions |
| efficacy | effectiveness |
| ephermal | lasting a short time |
| gregarious | outgoing, sociable |
| implacable | unable to be calmed down or made peaceful |
| loquacious | talkative |
| luminous | bright, brilliant, glowing |
| pedant | someone who shows off learning |
| quiescent | motionless |
| prodigal | lavish, wasteful |
| soporific | causing sleep or lethargy |
| veracity | filled with truth and accuracy |
