| A | B |
| analyze | examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation |
| orient | align or position something relative to a known point or landmark |
| paradox | an idea that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory |
| pensive | engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought |
| peril | serious and immediate danger |
| perpetual | occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless and uninterrupted |
| ponder | think about something carefully |
| predate | exist or occur at a date earlier than something |
| principle | a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior |
| proficient | competent or skilled in doing or using something |
| profound | 1. very great or intense* 2. having or showing great knowledge or insight |
| pungent | having an intensely strong taste or smell |
| redundant | not or no longer needed or useful |
| resent | eel bitterness or slight anger at a circumstance, action, or person |
| relevant | closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand |
| revive | 1. to regain life, consciousness, or strength 2. restore interest in or the popularity of* |
| rudimentary | 1. involving or limited to basic principles 2. of or relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form* |
| sensory | of or relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted or perceived by the senses |
| skeptical | not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations |
| solemn | formal and dignified; serious |