| A | B |
|---|
| Abstract | not concrete; vague |
| Adulterate | to corrupt, make impure |
| Aloof | indifferent, reserved, distant |
| Ambitious | to really want something, eager |
| Articulate | to speak in a clear effective manor |
| Autonomy | self governing; self rule |
| Brevity | conciseness, using few words |
| Coerce | to force |
| Comprise | to include, to consist of |
| Condone | overlook or pardon an offense |
| Cynical | distrustful, pessimistic |
| Disperse | to spread out |
| Dubious | doubtful |
| Eclectic | selective; comprehensive; broad; inclusive |
| Fervent | full of strong emotion |
| Glutton | someone who eats too much |
| Harbinger | a messenger announcing arrival |
| Hegira | a sudden departure or flight |
