| A | B |
| alleviate | make something less severe or less bad |
| assassinate | murder a politician or ruler for political reasons |
| assault | a violent attack on someone |
| charitable | kind and generous |
| daredevil | a person who likes doing dangerous things |
| dedicate | use all your time and energy for one particular thing |
| defy | refuse to obey someone or something |
| defiance | refusal to obey |
| dispute (V) | argue or disagree with someone |
| dispute (N) | a serious argument or disagreement |
| endeavor (V) | try very hard |
| endeavor (N) | an attempt or effort |
| fascinate | attract or interest someone very much |
| feat | act that shows strength or skill |
| heroic | brave, strong, determined |
| idealize | imagine that something is perfect or better than it really is |
| idol | something or someone you admire very much |
| illicit | not allowed by law or not approved by society |
| lionize | honor |
| obsess | think or worry about something all the time |
| persevere | continue trying to do something difficult |
| self-made | successful due to your own efforts |
| vicarious | experienced by watching or reading about someone else doing something |