| A | B |
| astonished | filled with wonder or amazement |
| belligerent | boldly resisting |
| cleaved | pierced or penetrated |
| commotion | an agitated disturbance |
| defiant | inclined or eager to fight; hostile or aggressive |
| dormant | latent but capable of being activated |
| drastic | severe or radical in nature |
| eerie | strange and frightening |
| gloated | expressed great self-satisfaction |
| keen | having a fine, sharp blade |
| lunge | a sudden forward movement or plunge |
| nonchalantly | unconcerned or indifferent |
| notion | a mental image or idea |
| obstacle | one that opposes or stands in the way of progress |
| pangs | sudden sharp spasm of pain |
| predatory | living by hunting other organisms |
| quench | to satisfy |
| sober | serious, grave or solemn |
| verge | the point beyond which an action is likely to begin |
| wiley | cunning |