| A | B |
|---|
| being nothing more or better than | mere |
| barren, lifeless | desolate |
| the incoming or spread of something usually hurtful | invasion |
| something that happens | occurrence |
| to point out, to state or express briefly | indicate |
| often, many times, at short intervals | frequently |
| to feel astonishment or perplexity about | marveled |
| furnish | outfit |
| to cover or overflow with water | submerge |
| not altered, broken, or impaired | intact |
| the remains of something broken down or destroyed | debris |
| having power or ability, competent | capable |
| as to be expected | inevitably |
| to search, explore, examine closely | probe |
| a way or means of approach | access |
| an often repeated word, formula or phrase | mantra |
| to get, pull, or drag out | extract |
| done in a nervous, hurried manner; desperate or panic-stricken way | frantically |
| to supply or brighten with light | illuminate |
| something voluntarily abandoned | derelict |
| to draw back or tense the body | wince |
