| A | B |
| germane | closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent: |
| putative | commonly regarded as such; reputed; supposed |
| macabre | disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury |
| tableau | A vivid or graphic description |
| blanch | To cause to turn white or become pale |
| palpable | readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; |
| salvo | a simultaneous or successive discharge of artillery, bombs, etc. |
| sycophant | A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people. |
| indemnifying | 1. (Law) to secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; insure 2. to compensate for loss, injury, expense, etc.; reimburse |