| A | B |
|---|
| abate | to make or become less in amount or intensity |
| abnormal | not normal |
| abrupt | sudden or unexpected |
| accelerate | to speed up, or to cause to speed up |
| affliction | the cause of serious pain and suffering, or a state of such suffering |
| flabbergast | to surprise or amaze people into a state of shock |
| grim | gloomy, harsh, and frightening |
| incredulous | not willing to believe something |
| notify | to let someone know; to inform |
| perceive | to become aware of through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing |
| robust | strong or healthy |
| rupture | to break or burst; the act of breaking or bursting |
| throb | to pound or beat rapidly or violently; to pulsate or vibrate |
| trivial | of very little importance or value |
| wince | to move back suddenly as though in pain or fear |
