| A | B |
| acquisitive | strongly desiring to acquire or possess; grasping |
| arbitrary | depending on individual discretion |
| deliberate | not hastily determined; careful in deciding |
| desultory | rambling; jumping around from one thing to another |
| discerning | having insight; perceptive |
| discriminatory | biased; showing prejudice |
| discursive | moving from one subject to another; rambling |
| fragmentary | consisting of disconnected parts |
| implicit | suggested or understood but not stated |
| inclined | tending toward one direction or preference |
| incongruous | inappropriate; not fitting in |
| innovative | creative; having to do with the introduction of something new |
| inquiring | questioning; wondering |
| logical | having to do with consistent and valid reasoning |
| novel | new and unusual |
| perceptive | having the ability to understand |
| philosophical | thoughtful; wise |
| questioning | having to do with doubt or uncertainty |
| receptive | willing to receive favorably |
| suspicious | distrust |