| A | B |
| tedious | wearisome; boring |
| hypochondriac | one who is depressed and anxious about their health; having an imanginary illness |
| relentlessly | harshly; in a manner showing no pity for others |
| vigorous | strong; energetic |
| apt | fitting; suitable; or appropriate |
| dubiously | in a doubting or uncertain manner |
| subdued | quiet; not as active as usual |
| illogical | contrary to the rules of sound reasoning |
| respite | a brief period of relief or rest |
| laboriously | with much labor, toil, or difficulty |
| rancid | spoiled and smelling bad |
| authoritatively | with certainty |
| warily | carefully |
| abandoned | left completely; deserted |
| temporary | lasting for a time only; not permanent |
| delirious | affected with a mental disorder, usually due to fever |
| vantage | favorable position |
| primeval | of esarliest times; primative |
| descent | downward movement |
| plummet | fall straight down |
| dusk | period of time between day and night |
| concealed | hidden |
| dense | thick |