| A | B |
|---|
| compressed | squeezed together |
| simplified | to make less complex; easier |
| ferret | a small furry animal that can be kept as a pet and used to hunt rats and rabbits |
| seared | burn or char the surface of |
| reluctantly | concerned or afraid, hesitate |
| emphatically | said or done with force |
| enclosure | an area with a fence or other barrier around it |
| evasive | to avoid answering directly, not direct, clear or frank |
| aloof | at a distance especially feeling or interest; apart |
| lurched | to move with a sudden unsteady motion |
