| A | B |
| transformed | to change in composition, structure or character |
| implacable | not possible to please, satisfy or change |
| constellation | any of 88 groups of stars forming patterns |
| albeit | even though: although |
| reverberated | to continue in or as if in a series of echoes |
| wiles | a trick intented to deceive or trap |
| diminished | to become gradually less: dwindle |
| fleet | a group of ships |
| ominous | being or showing a sign of misfortune to come |
| tack | ability to deal with others without offending them |
| vantage | a position giving wide view |
| awe | a feeling of mixed fear, respect or wonder |
| basalt | a dark gray to black fine-grained igneous rock |
| summation | sum; total |
| haunches | hip, hindquarter |
| impetus | impulsive, rash |
| muted | unable to speak |
| benign | gentle disposition |
| guttural | formed in the back of the tongue |
| warily | carefully |