| A | B |
| treacherous | dangerously untrustworthy |
| publicity | activities designed to increase public interest in something or somebody |
| mutilated | severely deformed or injured |
| prosperity | the condition of having success, wealth, or good fortune |
| solemnly | in a grave or serious manner |
| sustain | keep going, keep in existence |
| internal | of or relating to the inside |
| ebbed | became less or weaker, declined |
| diffused | spread widely, dispersed |
| eliminating | getting rid of, disposing of |
| dingy | not bright and fresh, discolored, dull |
| inhumane | not feeling or showing kindness, pity, or compassion |
| turmoil | state of confused agitation or commotion |