| A | B |
| Collaborate | to work together on a project; cooperate in an effort |
| despondent | downhearted; hopeless; overwhelmed with sadness |
| instigate | to bring about by moving to action; stir up |
| resilient | able to recover quickly from harm, illness, or misfortune |
| retrospect | reviewing the past; considering past events |
| rudimentary | fundamental; necessary to learn first |
| scoff | to make fun of; mock; refuse to take seriously; to ridicule |
| squelch | to silence or suppress; crush; to hold back |
| venerate | to respect deeply; revere; to honor |
| zealot | a person totally devoted to a purpose or cause |