| A | B |
| gorge | a deep narrow, usually rocky valley |
| nerve-racking | causing great anxiety or distress |
| plumage | the feathers that cover a bird's body |
| complaint | a statement of unhappiness |
| superb | excellent, grand, of the highest quality |
| conspicuous | easily or clearly visible |
| cache | hidden supply, secret place for hiding things |
| precaution | protection against possible undesirable event |
| indignity | a situation that results in humiliating loss of dignity or self-esteem |
| verge | point beyond which something happens |