| A | B |
| dampen | to depress, discourage, or deaden; also, to moisten |
| humble | without pride or vanity; modest; meek; lowly |
| indefinite | not clearly defined or with no set limits |
| latter | being the second of two things mentioned |
| sympathetic | having feelings of compassion or understanding |
| preserve | to keep safe from injury, destruction, or decay |
| select | of special value or excellence; choice |
| society | a group of persons linked for any reason, having common traditions and interests or ends |
| substantial | having body; solid; strong; firm |
| personage | a person, especially one who is important or noteworthy |