| A | B |
|---|
| clump | a group of things bunched together |
| consult | to ask for advice; to seek information |
| dilapidated | run-down, as from age, misuse, wear, etc.; partly ruined; in disrepair |
| raucous | rough-sounding; harsh |
| cast | a slight hint or trace of some color |
| scuttle | to run with small, quick steps; to scurry; to scamper |
| sinister | suggesting evil or trouble |
| stifle | to hold back; to cut off; to smother, as a sound |
| visible | able to be seen; within view |
| recesses | inner places; hidden or out-of-the-way parts |
