| A | B |
| postpone | put off to a later time; delay |
| consent | agree; give permission or approval |
| massive | big and heavy; large and solid; bulky |
| capsule | a small case or covering; front section of a rocket |
| preserve | keep from harm or change; keep safe; protect |
| denounce | condemn in public; express strong disapproval to |
| unique | having no like or equal; being the only one of its kind |
| torrent | any violent, rushing stream; flood |
| resent | feel injured and angered at (something) |
| molest | interfere with and trouble; disturb |
| gloomy | dark; dim; in low spirits |
| unforeseen | not known beforehand; unexpected |