| A | B |
| radiate | to beam or shine; send out rays |
| manslaughter | killing without advance planning |
| brawn | muscles; strength |
| recurring | happening over and over again |
| faltered | spoke hesitantlly; stammered |
| racking | agonizing |
| delinquent | youth who commits crimes |
| aghast | shockingly surprised or horrified |
| bleak | not hopeful or encouraging |
| divert | to turn attention away from; distract |