| A | B |
| Empathy | ability to understand and share another's feelings |
| arid | extremely dry or lacking interest |
| intuitive | understanding something without reasoning |
| condescending | acting superior to others |
| lobbyist | a person who tries to influence decisions |
| discredit | to harm reputation or credibility |
| florid | overly elaborate or decorative |
| reconciliation | restoring friendly relations |
| substantiate | to support with evidence |