| A | B |
| exasperation | vex; except |
| permeate | to seep through |
| overwhelm | over throw; over come completely |
| receptacle | container |
| empower | to give authority or power to |
| rueful | regret; sorrow |
| chaos | confused unorganized state |
| taut | tightly drawn; not slack; extremely nervous |
| haphazard | lack of order or a plan |
| subtle | not obvious; faint |
| methodical | done according to a method; orderly |
| treacherous | not to be trusted; having false appearance of strength |
| incision | cut made in something; gash |