| A | B |
| assume | to take for granted or without proof; to suppose |
| bewilderment | a state of confusion |
| enigma | a puzzle or mystery |
| flicker | to burn or shine unsteadily |
| gadget | small mechanical device |
| glower | to look or stare with sudden brooding annoyance or anger |
| grenade | a small shell containing an explosive |
| implode | to burst inward; to break or fall apart from within |
| insane | unsound in mind |
| insanity | derangement of the mind |
| lametta | foil or wire made of gold, silver, or brass |
| linger | to be slow in leaving |
| melancholy | causing sadness; depressing |
| muzzle | the mouth, nose, and jaw of a cat, dog, horse, etc. |
| prodigy | somebody with exceptional talent at an early age |
| real estate | property, especially land |
| symbolic | representing or standing for something else |
| tramped | stamped heavily |