| A | B |
|---|
| sobering | Causing one to feel serious. |
| jolt | A sudden jerk or shake. |
| jammed | To press or squeeze tightly. |
| huddled | To move close together. |
| head-on | withthe head or front first; informal. |
| flickering | To burn or shine unsteadily. |
| heartbeat | One complete pumping motion of the heart. |
| weather station | Place where a meteorologist may work and provide information about weather conditions. |
| freight train | Means of transportation that carries goods from one place to another by land. |
| civil defense | A government system for warning the public of impeding danger. |
| handkerchief | A square, soft piece of cloth, used to wipe the nose or face. |
