| A | B |
| ominous | A sign of trouble or warning that something bad is going to happen. |
| confound | To surprise or confuse someone. |
| miserable | Feeling uncomfortable or unhappy. |
| gracious | Pleasant and polite. |
| beams | Grinning |
| self-assurance | Confident and sure of yourself. |
| monitor | To regularly check progress. |
| exposed | Uncovered and lost its protection from its surroundings. |
| installed | To put something into a piece of equipment to get it ready to use. |
| looming | Likely to happen soon. |