| A | B |
| aghast | filled with amazement, disgust, fear or terror |
| indiscriminate | without restraint or control, unselective |
| intrigue (noun) | crafty dealings |
| intrigue (verb) | to form and carry out plots (to be sneaky about something), to excite the curiosity |
| plausible | to be true, reasonable, or fair |
| pulverize | to grind or pound to dust; to destroy, smash into pieces |
| volatile | highly changeable, tending to become violent or explosive |
| bolster | to support, give a boost to |
| oust | to remove, drive out of a position or place |
| residue | something that remains when a part has been used up or removed |
| solicitous | showing concern or care, fearful or anxious about someone or something |
| staid | serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct |