| A | B |
| quiver | to shake with a slight, rapid movement |
| evasive | tending or trying to avoid |
| frail | delicate: weak and fragile |
| presentable | fit to be seen by people |
| revive | to return to life or consciousness |
| cower | to crouch or shrink with fear |
| indefinitely | for an unlimited length of time |
| novelty | something new, original, or unusual |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible |
| improvise | to make up on the spur of the moment, without preparation |
| scapegoat | a person or thing made to bear the blame for mistakes of others |
| linger | to continue to stay; to delay leaving |
| foray | a trip into an unknown area |
| barren | empty; lacking interest or charm |
| valiant | brave; courageous |