| A | B |
| Extricate | to free from difficulty |
| Utilize | to make use of |
| Dimension | a scale or measurement of something |
| Merciless | showing no pity |
| Crucible | a vessel used for melting materials at high temperatures |
| Penury | a state of extreme poverty or destitution |
| Peril | a state of danger involving risk |
| Billet | a form of temporary lodging for soldiers |
| Decree | a legally binding command |
| Bleak | unpleasantly cold and damp |