| A | B |
| intricate | having many parts arranged in a complicated way; complex |
| suffice | to be good enough |
| degenerate | to worsen; to deteriorate |
| sanctuary | a place of safety, protection, or relief |
| intercede | to make a request or plead on behalf of someone |
| vulnerable | open to damage or attack; susceptible |
| sinister | evil |
| scrutiny | close inspection; careful examination |
| implausible | difficult to believe; unlikely |
| incoherent | unable to speak in an orderly, logical way |