| A | B |
| turbulence | an eddying motion in the atmosphere that interrupts the flow of wind- (Think- bumpy ride on a plane) |
| massive | very big, huge |
| grimacing | showing extreme pain in a facial expression |
| spasm | involuntary movement of muscle (tightening of muscles) |
| rudder | a vertically hinged plate of metal or wood mounted to the stern of a vessel directing its course (The plate of metal or wood on the back of a plane or boat used to steer.) |
| amphibious | able to live on both land and water |
| pulverize | to pound, grind, or crush to a powder or dust |
| blister | a local swelling that contains watery fluid (Swelling on the skin that has liquid in it) |
| skitter | to move rapidly across a surface |
| quill | the hollow stem like the center of a feather |