| A | B |
| postpone | put off to a later time; delay |
| consent | agree; give permission or approval |
| massive | big and heavy |
| capsule | a small case or covering |
| preserve | keep from harm or change; protect |
| denounce | condemn in public; express stron disapproval of |
| unique | being the only one of its kind |
| torrent | any violent, rushing stream; flood |
| resent | feel injured and angered at |
| molest | interfere with and trouble; disturb |
| gloomy | dark; dim; low in spirits |
| unforeseen | not known beforehand; unexpected |