| A | B |
| dominant | having the greatest power of force; controlling |
| apparition | ghostly vision |
| conscientious | guided by one's conscience; showing careful attention to what is right and wrong |
| speculation | an opinion or conclusion based on guesswork |
| perceive | to take in or grasp mentally; notice |
| renown | widespread reputation; fame |
| wary | cautious; on the alert |
| pensive | thinking deeply, often about something sad |
| aloof | emotionally distant; uninvolved; standoffish |