| A | B |
| adamantly | boldly; not giving in; firmly |
| censure | an expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism |
| collaborating | work jointly on an activity |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| entity | something that has a real or independent existence |
| epithet | a name given based on a characteristic |
| exhilirated | overjoyed |
| harbinger | a sign or an omen |
| inconclusive | doubtful or questionable |
| perpetuated | to cause to continue; to preserve indefinitely |
| tenaciously | firmly holding on to; determined |