| A | B |
| bewildered | puzzled; confused |
| concealed | hidden; out of sight |
| converged | came together at a common point |
| cordial | warm and friendly |
| dubious | inclined to doubt; slow to accept something as true |
| dense | marked by closeness or crowding together |
| efficient | functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort |
| furrow | a narrow groove made in the ground; a wrinkle |
| futile | useless; pointless |
| hypochondriac | person who worries excessively about his or her own health |
| incomprehensible | impossible to understand |
| plummet | fall straight down suddenly |
| primeval | the beginning of time; primitive |
| relentless | mercilessly harsh; steady and persistent |
| respite | period of relief or rest |
| sonorous | a loud, deep sound |
| subdued | less intense; quieter |
| sympathetic | with feelings of sorrow for another's misfortune |
| tedious | boring; tiring |
| warily | cautiously |