| A | B |
| aircraft | a vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane or helicopter |
| blanket | a piece of thick cloth used for warmth in bed |
| rationalize | to think of reasons to justify or explain |
| rescue | to save from danger or trouble |
| sew | to join fabric together with a thread and needle |
| steady | gradual, without sudden changes |
| sustain | to nourish or provide support so someone can live |
| tough | very strong, able to tolerate difficulty or suffering |
| urgent | needing immediate action or attention |
| volunteer | to work without pay because you choose to do something |
| border | the dividing line between two countries or places |
| clinic | a place where people go for medical treatment or advice |
| convince | to change someone's beliefs or the form of something |
| explode | to burst with great violence, to blow up |
| mercy | kind and forgiving treatment toward a powerless person |
| mobilize | to organize people and resources for an urgent purpose |
| stable | strong, steady, calm |
| terror | very great fear, panic, or dread |
| tragedy | an extremely sad event or situation |
| wage | a salary, payment for doing work |