| A | B |
| wheedled | coaxed or flattered into doing something |
| titan | a person or thing that is very large or powerful |
| sarcasm | a mocking or sneering remark meant to hurt or to make someone seem foolish |
| solidarity | the condition of being strongly united in purpose or feeling |
| valid | based on facts or good reasoning |
| hyperventilating | very rapid breathing that may cause a person to be dizzy, faint, etc. |
| disembowelment | to remove one's insides (internal organs) |
| playwright | a person who writes plays |
| subdued | to conquer or overcome; to get control over; to make less strong or harsh |
| pandemonium | wild disorder, noise, or confusion |
| ominously | like a bad omen; threatening |
| skeptical | having or showing doubt; not believing easily; questioning |
| peevishly | cross or irritable |
| ovation | loud or long applause or cheering by a crowd to show welcome or approval |
| interrogators | people who ask questions to examine someone |
| nada | nothing |
| poignant | having a deep effect on the feelings; moving |
| bedlam | condition of noise and confusion |
| avalanche | anything that comes suddenly and in large numbers |
| mellow | laid back, relaxed, not taking things too seriously |
| melancholy | sad, gloomy |
| mused | to think in a quiet, careful way |
| incensed | very angry, filled with rage |
| traumatic | a painful emotional experience |
| hoopla | bustling excitement or activity |
| jig | a fast, lively dance |
| mesmerized | to completely capture the attention; fascinate |
| mute | not able to speak |
| detonated | exploded with much noise |
| delusional | a false or mistaken belief |