| A | B |
| brink | any extreme edge; verge |
| chronology | the sequential order in which past events occur |
| conscientiously | controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right |
| disperse | to spread widely; disseminate |
| muted | of low intensity and reduced volume; softened |
| obliterate | to remove or destroy all traces of |
| permeate | to pass into or through every part of |
| precipitous | extremely or impassably steep |
| subtle | fine or delicate in meaning or intent |
| zealously | ardently active, devoted, or diligent |