| A | B |
| absurd | contrary to reason; obviously foolish; ridiculous |
| atmosphere | general mood or condition; environment; background or tone of a setting; also, generally, the "air" |
| gossip | one who actively spreads news and rumors about the affairs of others |
| indifference | lack of feeling or interest; disinterest |
| passion | strong feeling or emotion |
| prompt | to move to action; to urge |
| sober | serious or subdued; solemn; grave |
| startling | causing sudden fear, surprise |
| sublime | inspiring a feeling of admiration and awe; very grand or beautiful |
| tangle | to bring together into a confused mass; to mix up |