| A | B |
| nub | the central point or heart of a matter; a knob |
| onslaught | a violent attack; a sudden rush of something |
| ordain | to establish by law; to order or command; to appoint as a priest or minister |
| outstrip | to get ahead of, do better than, exceed |
| swerve | to turn aside sharply; a sharp or sudden turn |
| prudent | cautious, careful, showing good sense |
| quench | to put out, extinguish, end |
| remnant | a small part remaining behind |
| simultaneous | happening or existing at the same time |
| pervade | to spread throughout |