| A | B |
| colossal | extremely large |
| brisk | active, fast, energetic |
| treacherous | very dangerous and difficult to deal with |
| calamitous | causing great harm or suffering |
| vulnerable | easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally |
| wrath | extreme anger |
| provisions | supplies of food or other necessities |
| sinister | threatening evil, harm, or trouble |
| wretched | in a very unhappy or unfortunate condition |
| reminiscent | tending to recall or suggest something in the past |
| entrepreneurs | people who organize and operate businesses, taking on greater risk than ususal |
| disgruntled | angry or dissatisfied |
| averted | turned away one's eyes or thoughts |
| demise | the death of someone or something |