| A | B |
| abate | to make or become less in intensity |
| abnormal | not normal |
| abrupt | sudden or unexpected |
| accelerate | to speed up |
| affliction | a cause of serious pain and suffering |
| flabbergast | to surprise or amaze people into a state of shock |
| grim | gloomy, harsh, frightening |
| notify | to let someone know, inform |
| perceive | to become aware of, especially through the senses |
| incredulous | not willing to believe something |
| robust | strong and healthy |
| rupture | to break or burst |
| throb | to pound or beat rapidly or violently |
| trivial | of very little importance or value |
| wince | to move back suddenly, as though in fear |