| A | B |
| startle | surprise or shock very suddenly |
| conflict | struggle or fight, especially one that goes on for a long time |
| buried | covered |
| embarrassed | uncomfortable or ashamed |
| ramp | slope or slant that connects two different levels |
| serape | shawl or blanket that people can wear over their shirts |
| vacation | time away from school or your usual duties |
| challenge | to invite someone to take part in a game or an argument |
| inhabit | live in |
| halfway | in the middle |
| resolve | make a decision or fix a problem |
| coax | gently tallk someone into doing something |
| lodge | a beaver's den |
| dam | something that blocks the flow of water |