| A | B |
| aircraft | a plane or other vehicle that can fly |
| blanket | a cover for a bed, usually made of wool |
| border | the official line that separates two countries, states, or areas |
| clinic | a place, often in a hospital, where medical treatment is given |
| convince | to make someone feel certain that something is true |
| endure | to be in a difficult or painful situation for a long time without complaining |
| explode | to burst or to make something burst into small pieces |
| mercy | when one chooses to forgive or to be kind to someone hurt or punished |
| mobilize | to encourage people to support something in an active way |
| rationalize | to invent an explanation for something |
| rescue | when someone or something is saved from danger |
| sew | to use a needle and thread to make or repair clothes |
| stable | not likely to move or change |
| steady | continue or developing gradually or without stopping |
| sustain | to make something continue to exist or happen for a period of time |
| terror | a feeling of extreme fear |
| tough | difficult to do or deal with |
| tragedy | a very sad event that shocks people because it envolves death |
| volunteer | to offer to do something without expecting any reward |
| wage | money you earn that is paid according to the number of hours and days worked |
| urgent | something that must be done now; immediately |