| A | B |
| arroyos | long, steep ditches in the desert that are wet only after heavy rain |
| thrust | strong push like wind |
| raucous | loud and harsh-sounding |
| depicts | describe something or someone using words |
| eldest | person who has the greatest age |
| refuge | place to go for safety or protection |
| ignored | pretended not to notice it |
| detested | strongly disliked |
| projects | tasks a person or group of people complete |
| obedience | willingness to follow the rules of another person or group |