| A | B |
| infectious | something caused by infection; something that spreads to others |
| undignified | appearing not worthy; without self respect |
| contentedly | pleased with what you have |
| awkward | clumsy; hard to use; not convenient; not comfortable; embarrassing |
| offended | hurt someone's feelings; to be unpleasant |
| apologize | to say that you are sorry |
| tragedy | a very sad happening |
| evidently | easy to see; plainly |
| heartily | in a friendly way; with eagerness |
| distressing | painful; worrisome |
| floundering | walking in a clumsy way through mud, snow, and so on; speaking or acting in a confused way |
| flung | thrown; moved suddenly and hard |
| lurching | leaning or rolling suddenly to one side |
| murmuring | making a low steady sound; speaking softly |
| outraged | very offended |
| gracious | kind and polite; full of comfort |