| A | B |
|---|
| sidle | move sideways, especially in a shy or sneaky manner |
| furtive | acting as if trying not to be seen |
| cowering | drawing back ro huddling in fear |
| doctrines | principles; teachings; beliefs |
| rifling | searchign thoroughly or in a rough manner |
| abrasive | scraping; rubbing; wearing away |
| contemplative | thoughtful |
| deluded | misled; fooled; deceived |
| portals | doorways or gates, especially large, impressive ones |
| impediment | obstacle; something that slows or prevents movement or progress |
| alleviated | reduced; made easier to bear or deal with |
| inevitable | certain to happen; unavoidable |
| cache | safe place for storing or hiding things |
| forboding | feeling that something bad is about to happen |
| untenable | incapable of beign defended, maintained, or occupied |
