| A | B |
| Abandon | Having been deserted, Recklessly unrestrained |
| Err | To make a mistake, erroneous |
| loom | To come into view, About to happen |
| rile | To irritate, To stir up |
| decimate | To destroy or kill a large portion of, To kill one in ten |
| protege | Someone trained by an influential person |
| robust | Full of health and energy. Powerfully built |
| cerebral | Appealing to or marked by thinking |
| modicum | very small amount |
| somber | gloomy;dark; serious or all three |
| composure | Freedom from disturbance: calm |
| entrench | To fix firmly and securely. |
| grant | To give or confirm. To admit or acknowledge |
| imperious | Tending to rule over. Arrogant |
| liberate | To set free. |
| multitude | A great number. A mass of people |
| progenitor | A direct ancestor |
| rapt | Deeply absorbed or delighted |
| subordinate | Under the control of another |
| variegate | To give variety to |