After the initial shock of the sudden downpour, the intensity of the rain began to ABATE, and we were able to walk home without getting completely soaked.
lessen or subside
Sitting alone by the window, Sarah looked PENSIVE, gently tracing the glass with her finger, clearly lost in deep thought about the upcoming school play.
deeply thoughtful
The INCESANT ringing of the phone drove me crazy; it rang every few seconds, never giving me a moment of peace and quiet.
continuing without interruption