| A | B |
| onslaught "an onset or assault | especially a vigorous one" noun |
| semblance "an appearance or outward aspect | slightest appearance or trace" noun |
| sinister "threatening or hinting at evil | harm |
| undermining "impairing | weakening |
| waning "gradually decreasing in strength | intensity |
| wolverine "a carnivore of the weasel family | native to Canada and the northern United States" noun |
| writhing "twisting about | as in pain or effort" adjective |