| A | B |
|---|
| abstract | not concrete; vague |
| adulterate | to corrupt; make impure |
| aloof | indifferent, reserved, distant |
| ambitious | to really want something, eager, strongly desirous |
| articulate | to speak in a clear, effective manner |
| autonomy | self-governing, self-rule |
| brevity | conciseness, using few words |
| coerce | to force (to cause a person or thing to yield to pressure) |
| comprise | to include, to consist of |
| condone | overlook or pardon an offense |
| cynical | distrustful, pessimistic |
| disperse | to spread out, fan out scatter |
| dubious | doubtful |
| eclectic | selective; comprehensive, broad, inclusive |
| fervent | full of strong emotion |
| glutton | one who eats to much; a person who has a great fondness for something |
| harbinger | a messenger announcing arrival |
| hegira | a sudden departure or flight |
