| A | B |
| prolonged | lengthened in time |
| inconvenience | something that causes discomfort or trouble |
| eclipse | light from the sun or moon is fully or partially hidden by another celestial body |
| alignment | proper arrangement of parts in relation to one another |
| tenacity | someone who is stubborn or persistent |
| periodic | something that happens again and again at regular intervals |
| generated | something that is produced or created |
| calamity | an extremely serious or tragic event that includes loss and lasting distress |