| A | B |
| treatise | a formal, written discussion on a subject |
| disparity | inequality; difference; unlikeness |
| scathing | harsh or caustic; extremely severe or bitter |
| differentiate | to become different; to tell the difference between; to note differences |
| testimonial | recommendation of a person or product;tribute to one's accomplishments |
| quiescent | inactivity; quietness; stillness |
| officious | too ready to please, praise or obey; meddlesome; offering unwanted advice |
| empirical | based on experiment and observation; based entirel on practical experience |
| renounce | to give up; to abandon;to disown to repudiate |
| facetious | joking; said in fun; meant to be amusing |