| A | B |
| perception | insight or understanding gained through observation |
| prone | having a tendency; inclined |
| relentless | persistent; continuous |
| rationale | the underlying reasons for something |
| flippant | disrespectful and not serious enough |
| congenial | ageeable or pleasant in character; friendly |
| prompt | to urge into action |
| reprisal | the paying back of one injury or bad deed with another |
| impasse | a situation with no way out; dead end |
| rapport | relationship, especially one that is close, trusting, or sympathetic |