| A | B |
| beacon | a light or other signal that warns and guides |
| berserk | violently and destructedly enraged |
| celestial | heavenly |
| chasten | to punish |
| confiscate | to take and keep |
| data | information;facts |
| detract | to take away from |
| encounter | a meeting of enemies; to meet or come upon |
| epic | a long narrative poem about the deeds of heroes; on a grand scale |
| pantomime | a play or story performed without words by actors using only gestures; to express in this way |
| pessimist | one who believes or expects the worst |
| precaution | a step or action taken to prevent something from happening |
| prosecute | to bring before a court of law for trial |
| puncture | a small hole made by a sharp object; to pierce |
| retaliate | to get revenge |
| sham | fake; a pretender; a decorated pillow covering; to pretend |
| uncouth | unrefined; awkward or clumsy |
| underscore | to put special emphasis on; a line drawn under something |
| wholesome | healthy; morally and socially sound and good |
| wistful | full of yearning or longing, sad |