| A | B |
| contemplate | think about; ponder |
| destiny | inevitable and certain course of events |
| embark | to go on board; set sail |
| magnitude | greatness; importance; size or extent |
| mortal | of or relating to this life; human |
| presentiment | feeling of what is to come |
| resource | property available; any advantage |
| sovereign | having supreme authority |
| traverse | to pass over, across, or through |
| zeal | devoted energy; enthusiasm |