| A | B |
|---|
| Inured | accustomed to (as in something difficult or painful) |
| Increments | small increases |
| Recoiled | drew back in fear, surprise, or disgust |
| Paramount | supreme; dominant |
| Annihilate | destroy; demolish |
| Irrevocable | irreversible; incapable of being canceled or undone |
| Immutable | unchangeable; never changing or varying |
| Ponderous | heavy and slow-moving |
| Apprehension | dread; fear of a future event |
| Ineffably | indescribably; inexpressibly |
| Sidle | move sideways, especially in a shy or sneaky manner |
| Furtive | acting as if trying not to be seen. |
| Cowering | drawing back or huddling in fear. |
| Doctrines | principles; teachings; beliefs |
| Rifling | searching thoroughly or in a rough manner |
