| A | B |
|---|
| inclination | a tendency to think, act, or behave in a certain way |
| curt | rudely brief when speaking to someone |
| wary | cautious; on guard |
| retort | to reply, especially in a quick, sharp, or witty way |
| demoralize | to lower the spirits of |
| dilemma | a situation requiring a difficult choice |
| subsequent | following, in time or order |
| zeal | enthusiastic devotion; intense enthusiasm |
| sabotage | to deliberatly destroy or damage |
| irate | very angry |
| elicit | to draw forth |
| terminate | to stop; bring to an end |
| methodical | orderly; systematic |
| adjacent | close; near |
| tangible | able to be touched |
| obsolete | no longer active or in use |
| escalate | to increase or intensify |
| acclaim | great praise or applause |
| engross | to hold the full attention of |
| exploit | to use selfishly or unethically |
