| A | B |
|---|
| cur | mongrel dog, especially one that is worthless and unfriendly* |
| dormant | inactive; state of rest or inactivity* |
| aromatic | having an aroma; fragrant or sweet-scented* |
| commotion | noisy disturbance; violent or tumultuous motion* |
| runt | the smallest or weakest of a litter* |
| quavering | shaking, quivering or trembling* |
| obstacle | something that hinders progress* |
| submerged | under the surface of water or any other enveloping medium; hidden, covered or unknown* |
| persistence | the quality of enduring despite opposition/obstacles* |
| baying | a deep, prolonged howl* |
| fad | a temporary fashion, behavior, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically by a group* |
| nonchalantly | cooly; calmly; indifferently; casually* |
| belligerent | warlike; aggressively hostile* |
| rile | to irriate or annoy* |
| fatal | causing or capable of causing death; deadly; mortal* |
| wily | crafty; cunning* |
| protruding | projecting; bulging* |
| solemn | serious; grave; mirthless* |
| jubilant | showing great joy, satisfaction or triumph* |
| monotonous | lacking in variety; tediously unvarying* |
| fidget | to move about restlessly, nervously or impatiently* |
| doused | drench; to plunge into water; to splash or throw water/liquid on* |
| lull | to soothe or quiet* |
| haggard | having a gaunt, wasted or exhausted appearance from prolonged suffering, exertion or anxiety* |
| squabble | a petty quarrel* |
| predatory | preying upon others for food* |
| jugular | large vein in the neck* |
