| A | B |
| abruptly | suddenly, all at once |
| autograph | signature |
| bunk | two beds, one on top of the other |
| eased | move carefully into place |
| glance | a quick look |
| hesitate | to wait a little, because you're not sure |
| mattress | the pad you sleep on |
| pause | wait |
| tackle | to knock down, attack, or run into |
| withdraw (verb) | to pull back from, to take away from |
| classic | the best of its kind; traditional; lasting for decades |
| convention | a big mmeting of people who share an interest |
| discussion | a talk or conversation |
| flexible | bendable |
| flexibility | the ability to bend your body; the ability to change or try new things |
| involved | to be a part of, to be included in |
| myth | an ancient story about gods and imaginary beings |
| particularly | especially; unusually |
| roles | the parts actors play |
| survey | a report about people's opinions |
| aimlessly | without a plan or goal |
| aim (noun) | a goal or plan |
| assaults | fights, attacks |
| eddy | a swirl of water or air; something moving in a circular direction |
| fortress | a strong castle or building that is safe from attack |
| indomitable | unbeatable, not able to be destroyed |
| perilous | dangerous |
| peril | danger |
| pity | a feeling of being sorry for someone; compassion |
| pitiless | without compassion or understanding |
| scour | to clean with a lot of energy; to scrub |
| strewn | spread around, scattered |
| submission | surrender; the act of giving up |