| A | B |
| aspire | to rise up |
| buoyed | supported and encouraged |
| coiled | wound around into a pile or a curl; ready to strike |
| conjured | called upon, created, produced |
| defiantly | in a rebellious manner; disobediently |
| doubtfully | full of uncertainty |
| sculpted | shaped, molded, carved |
| endangered | at risk; threatened |
| fervently | with great warmth or intensity |
| horizon | the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet |
| interact | act together or towards others or with others; communicate |
| lurched | jerked, stumbled, staggered |
| maintenance | the upkeep of property or equipment |
| mocking | laughing at; making fun of |
| muzzle | the mouth, nose and jaws of an animal |
| oblivious | unaware, unknowing, unmindful |
| options | choices, picks, opportunities |
| sneered | laughed or smiled in a manner that showed disregard or scorn |
| purposefully | in a manner full of meaning; eagerly |