| A | B |
| platitudes | a dull or commonplace remark made as if it were a new idea |
| oracular | wise and prophetic; brief and mysterious |
| grandiose | grand or great in scope, effect, or intent; magnificent |
| deluge | a great flood; a heavy rainfall |
| sluice | a channel for conducting water, a flood gate |
| arduous | difficult; requiring much effort; laborious |
| synchronized | to cause to occur at the same time |
| enthralled | to captivate; to charm; to keep spellbound |
| impetuous | moving with great force or speed |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied; greedy |