| A | B |
| plaintive | showing sorrow or sadness |
| Retorted | debated; replied to an argument with the opposite opinion |
| Protest | a statement that shows dislike or objection to something or someone |
| Bovine | relating to a cow or ox |
| Oppressive | The act of treating in a harsh or unfair way |
| Conceal | To hide |
| Marionette | A puppet that has strings |
| Peered | stared |
| Reluctantly | Not willingly |
| Remnants | The small part left over of something |
| Tangent | a sudden change of course |
| Meager | having very little |
| Instinct | a natural talent or ability |
| Intrusion | forced entry |
| Rueful | causing sympathy |
| Twilight | the period of time when the sun has set below the horizon, but light is still visible |
| Accessible | easy to get or reach |
| Disheartened | discouraged |
| Grimace | a twisting and tightening of the facial muscles |
| Timid | easily scared; shy |