| A | B |
|---|
| assert | tr.v. To state positively or boldly; affirm |
| dauntless | adj. Not able to be discouraged; bold |
| ferocity | n. Savagery; fierceness; barbarity |
| flout | tr. v. to show scorn or contempt for |
| headstrong | adj. Determined to have one's own way |
| incisive | adj. Sharp; keen; perceptive |
| outspoken | adj. Spoken without reserve; frank |
| temerity | n. Foolish disregard of danger |
| vehement | adj. Showing intense emotion; forceful |
| vibrant | adj. Pulsing with energy; lively |
| arbitrary | adj. Based on whim rather than reason |
| coincidental | adj. Occurring together by chance |
| contrive | tr. v. To plan cleverly; plot or scheme |
| deliberation | n. Careful thought in actions or decisions |
| fortuitous | adj. Occurring unexpectedly; lucky |
| haphazard | adj. lacking any definite order; random |
| intent | n. An aim or purpose |
| premeditated | adj. Planned in advance |
| spontaneous | adj. Happening without external cause |
| unwitting | adj. Not knowing; unaware |
| affectation | n. Artificial behavior; pretense |
| beneficiary | n. One who receives funds |
| defect | n. A flaw or imperfection |
| efficacy | n. The power to produce a desired effect |
| faction | n. A small group withing a larger group |
| factor | n. Ingredient that helps bring about a result |
| officiate | intr. v. To preside |
| officious | adj. Very forward in offering advice |
| prolific | adj. Causing abundant growth |
| suffice | adj. To meet present needs; be adequate |
