| A | B |
| with feelings of deep respect | reverntly |
| not lined up straight | askew |
| to make a major effort | endeavor |
| to regard thougtfully | contemplate |
| dangerous | perilous |
| moitionless with amazement | transfixed |
| to act without permission | presume |
| to become less in strength | subside |
| to keep on; to persist | persevere |
| one who strongly supports a cause | pillar |
| not serious or important | frivolous |
| kept apart from everything else | secluded |
| to make a firm decision | resolve |
| seriousness | gravity |
| surprised and dismayed | appalled |
| the state of being successful | prosperity |
| try to persuade by gentle but constant asking | coax |
| to be placed at the side of | flank |
| sly or clever | cunning |
| unfriendly;unfavorable to one's wellbeing | hostile |