| A | B |
|---|
| deferred | put off until future time (adj) |
| fester | become infected; form pus (v) |
| barren | empty; having little or no vegetation (adj) |
| paradoxical | seemingly full of contradictions (adj) |
| pensive | deeply or seriously thoughtful (adj) |
| solitude | the state of being solitary, or alone; seclusion, isolation, or remoteness (n) |
| abash | embarras (v) |
| discerning | having good judgment or understanding (adj) |
| prevail | gain the advantage or mastery; be victorious; triumph (v) |
| preliminaries | steps or events before the main one (n) |
| subverting | overthrowing or destroying something established (v) |
| seizure | a sudden and brief loss of consciousness and body control (n) |
| clasps | grips (v) |
| azure | sky blue (adj) |
| disgrace | loss of respect, honor, or esteem; shame (n) |
