| A | B |
|---|
| conform | to behave and think in the same way as most other people from a group/society |
| belie | to show to be false |
| reconciliation | the end of a disagreement and the renewal of a good relationship |
| superficial | being at, on, or near the surface |
| compromise | an accommodation where both sides make concessions |
| empathy | identification with/understanding of someone else's feelings |
| disdain | lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike |
| arid | lacking sufficient water or rainfall |
| foible | a minor weakness or failing of character |
| quandary | a state of perplexity or uncertainty |
| meticulous | taking extreme care about minute details |
| insipid | without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities |
| subtle | difficult to detect or grasp by the mind |
| converge | to come together from different directions |
| emulate | to attempt to equal or excel by imitation |
| scrutinize | to examine in detail with careful attention |
| assiduous | working very hard and taking great care that everything is done as well as possible |
| abstinence | to practice of not allowing yourself something for moral/religious/health reasons |
