| A | B |
| antagonism | Hostility and unfriendliness |
| defiant | Willing to stand up to opposition; bold. |
| fallout | Radioactive particles that fall to the earth after a nuclear explosion. |
| flustered | Nervous or confused. |
| idiosyncrasy | a personal way of acting; odd mannerism. |
| incriminate | To cause to appear guilty. |
| intense | Showing great concentration or determination. |
| Legitimate | In accordance with accepted practices; reasonable. |
| optimistic | Hopeful about the future; confident. |
| persistent | Refusing to give up; continuing stubbornly. |