| A | B |
| collapsed | fell or caved in |
| mirage | something you see that is not real |
| jagged | having rough edges |
| bacteria | one-celled organisms |
| restaurant | establishment where meals are served |
| gradually | changing by small degrees |
| interwoven | to become interlaced or intermingled |
| protruding | to thrust forward |
| doubted | a feeling of uncertainty about the truth |
| increments | series of regular additions |
| altitude | height |
| wrenching | to twist suddenly |
| forearms | part of the arm between the wrist and elbow |
| concentrated | cluster or gather together closely |
| absorbed | to soak up |
| comprehend | understand |
| generations | group of individuals born and living at the same time |
| appreciate | to be grateful or thankful |
| contaminate | to make impure or unclean |
| uniforms | without variation in details |