| A | B |
| discreetly | prudently |
| fidgety | nervous movements; restlessness |
| cupola | small structure on top of roof |
| bereaved | suffering the death od a loved one |
| embers | smoldering remains of a fire |
| assault | violent physical or verbal attack |
| scoundrel | a disreputable person; a rascal |
| taut | tightly drawn; tense; not loose or flabby |
| quivering | to shake or move in a trembling motion |
| scrawny | exceptionally thin or lean |