| A | B |
| dun | (ADJ) – marked by dullness or drabness; having the color dun (grayish yellow) |
| wallow | (N) – the act of rolling about lazily, as an animal “wallows” in mud or dust |
| furtively | (ADV) – in a quiet and secret manner to avoid being noticed |
| cascades | (N) – small, steep waterfalls |
| loiter | (V) – to remain in an area when you do not have particular reason to be there |
| floundering | (V) – moving in an awkward way with a lot of difficulty and effort |
| blundered | (V) – moved in an awkward or confused way |
| gully | (N) – a trench which was originally worn in the earth by running water and through which water often runs after rains |
| drenching | (N) – a moment of being soaked or covered with liquid |
| infuriatingly | (ADV) – in a manner that makes someone very angry or furious |
| serenading | (V) – playing or singing a love song, usually outdoors at night for a woman |
| jeering | (V) – shouting insulting words at someone; laughing or criticizing someone in a loud and angry way |
| demure | (ADJ) – quiet and polite; not attracting or demanding a lot of attention |
| fervor | (N) – a strong feeling of excitement and enthusiasm |
| idly | (ADV) – in a way that does not involve much activity; inactively or uselessly |
| palled | (V) – lost strength or effectiveness |
| iridescent | (ADJ) – shining with many different colors when seen from different angles |
| vexed | (V) – annoyed or worried (someone) |
| taboo | (N) – a rule against doing or saying something in a particular culture or religion |