| A | B |
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| acquire | (v.) To gain ownership of something; to get by one's own efforts or actions. |
| antagonize | (v.) To make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike. |
| competent | (adj.) Having the ability to do what is needed. |
| comprise | (v.) 1. To form; to make up. 2. to consist of or include. |
| correspond | (v.) To match up; to be equal to. 2. To exchange letters with another person. |
| dilapitated | (adj.) In poor condition from neglect or age. |
| illustrious | (adj.) Very famous; outstanding. |
| incident | (n.) Something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance. |
| inherit | (v.) 1. To receive something from someone after that person's death. 2. To receive, as part of one's physical or mental make-up, from one's parents. |
| latitude | (n.) 1. the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees. 2. A region as marked by its distance from the equator. 3. Freedom from strict rules. |
| loath | (adj.) Unwilling; reluctant |
| maintain | (v.) 1. To declare something to be true. 2. To continue in the same way or condition. 3. To keep in good condition. |
| renovate | (v.) To make like new again. |
| reprimand | (v.) To scold in a harsh or formal manner. (n.) A strong scolding from someone in authority. |
| supervise | (v.) To direct or manage activities. |
