| A | B |
|---|
| allotted | to give something to somebody as his or her share of what is available or what has to be done |
| aromatic | with a distinctive and pleasant smell |
| canebreaks | an area of land, planted or overgrown with cane |
| commotion | a scene of noisy confusion or activity |
| dormant | temporarily inactive or not in use |
| drastic | having a powerful effect or far-reaching consequences |
| dumbfounded | to make somebody temporarily speechless with astonishment |
| festered | to bbecome, or make somebody become, increasingly bitter, irritated, or resentful |
| muster | to summon up something such as strength or courage that will help in doing something |
| provisions | supplies of food and other things required, especially for a journey |
| quavering | to say something or speak in trembling voice because of nervousness or fear |
| sheen | a bright, softly shining surface or appearance |
| sparsely | thin spread, or occurring with many spaces in between |
| squalling | a noisy cry or yell |
| caressed | to touch or stroke somebody or something affectionately |
| switch | a thin flexible stick, especially one used for punishment, or a blow or beating with such a stick |
| waddling | a way of walking, taking short steps with the body tilting slightly from one side to the other with each step |
| turpentine | a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling essential oil used as a paint solvent and in medicine |
| coaxing | to persuade somebody gently to do something |
| muzzle | a device that is strapped over the nose and jaws of an animal to prevent it from opening its mouth, for example, to bite, bark, or eat |
