| A | B | 
| rancor | extreme hatred or ill will | 
| relent | to finally agree to something after refusing | 
| extol | to praise highly | 
| lenient | merciful; not as strict as expected when punishing somebody or when making sure that rules are obeyed | 
| cliche | a worn out idea or overused expression | 
| adamant | unyielding; firm in opinion | 
| timid | shy and nervous; not brave | 
| opus | a creative work, especially a numbered composition | 
| profess | to state openly that you have a particular belief, feeling | 
| disparity | inequality; difference |