| A | B |
| pent-up | not given expression; repressed; HELD IN feelings |
| fidget | to behave or move nervously or restlessly |
| doused | to have plunged into liquid; to wet thoroughly; drenched |
| faltered | to have lost confidence or purpose; hesitated; |
| droning | a continuous dull, humming sound |
| jubilant | full of joy; very happy |
| leeward | on or toward the side sheltered from the wind |
| solemn | serious; sober |
| jinx | a person or thing that is thought to bring bad luck |
| gloated | to have felt or expressed great, often spiteful pleasure; bragged |
| gawking | staring or gaping at someone or something |
| impulsively | tending to act on impulse, without carefully thinking about doing something |
| squabble | an argument |
| verge | the edge; the point beyond which an action, or a condition is likely to begin |
| haggard | appearing worn or exhausted |