| A | B |
| perch | a roost, high position, pole, or fish |
| entangle | to snarl up, get involved in a mess, to confuse or perplex |
| dazed | stunned, overwhelmed, dazzled, mentally numb or confused |
| cloudburst | sudden heavy rain |
| numb | unable to feel or move normally |
| adrift | floating without control, without direction or purpose |
| blunder | (to make) a stupid careless mistake, to blurt out without thinking |
| strut | to walk like a showoff, like "I am so-o-o perfect!" OR a brace or stiff support |
| astray | off the right path, into confusion or bad behavior/decisions |
| gust | a sudden blast of wind (or water, fire, smoke etc.) OR an outburst of feelings |
| perplex | to make puzzled, confused, complicated |
| uppity | snobbish, or acting TOO smart or important |
| whiff | a slight puff of wind (vapor, an odor, smoke etc.) OR a hint or trace |
| trudge | to walk in a tired, worn-out way |
| finicky | fussy, overly picky, difficult to please |
| pride | self-esteem, satisfaction at achievement OR splendor, decoration OR best of a group |
| console | to comfort OR small cabinet of electronic equipment |
| mute | unspoken OR unable to speak OR to soften a sound |
| jam | to crush, squeeze OR a tough situation OR jelly |
| baffle | to confuse OR to deflect (sound, light, etc.) |
| idle | doing nothing OR unimportant, w/o purpose |
| fatigue | to waer out (mentally or physically OR to weaken (mechanically) |
| guide | a resource (book, person, etc.) which provides direction(s) |
| hardy | sturdy, strong, bold |
| glitch | a defect, error, snag, interruption |
| gusto | great enjoyment, especially of tastes (food & drink) |