| A | B |
|---|
| adverse | favorable, positive, helpful, beneficial |
| arid | waterlogged, soggy, fertile, lush |
| assailant | victim, prey, injured party |
| billow | n. trough; v. deflate, collapse |
| confront | avoid, evade, sidestep |
| constrain | loosen, liberate, unfetter, relax |
| contemporary | ancient, prehistoric, antique, antiquated |
| disinterested | partial, biased, prejudice |
| encompass | leave out, omit, exclude |
| groundless | well-founded, reasonable, justified |
| incomprehensible | understandable, clear, plain, intelligible |
| maximum | least, lowest, minimum, smallest |
| ruffle | smooth, out, soothe |
| serene | agitated, troubled, stormy, inclement |
| sheepish | bold, saucy, brazen, confident |
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