| A | B |
|---|
| uninhabited | having no people living there |
| burrows | holes in the ground made by animals |
| venture | go out into a dangerous place |
| stranded | left behind or in a helpless situation |
| nestles | moves snugly next to |
| instinctively | without thinking; in a way that is natural |
| outspoken | bold or honest in speech |
| practical | useful or sensible |
| brisk | cool and stimulating, as weather can be |
| elegant | tasteful, stylish, and beautiful |
| elevations | heights above the ground or sea level |
| miniatures | small-scale models of larger things |
| starstruck | full of stars |
| marveled | became filled with awe or wonder |
| ad lib | to make up lines or music on the spot |
| shiftless | not motivated, lazy |
| luxury | anything of value that gives comfort but is not necessary for life |
| privilege | a special benefit enjoyed under special conditions |
| elated | filled with joy or pride |
| shamefacedly | a way that shows shame for having done something bad |
| indignantly | being angry about something that does not seem right |
| assent | to agree or approve |
| displeasure | the feeling of being displeased; dissatisfaction |
| jealous | full of envy |
| endangered | in danger of dying out |
| smuggled | taken out of a place illegally |
| facial | having to do with the face |
| coordination | the ability to make the parts of the body work together smoothly |
| inhaled | breathed in |
| lavender | a light purple color |
| mural | a large painting on a wall |
| haze | mist; fog |
| skidded | slid or slipped across |
| tutor | to teach privately |
| glumly | in a gloomy way |
| impose | to put an unwanted burden on |
| pastimes | pleasant ways of passing time |
| irritably | grumpily; crossly |
| disposition | one's usual way of acting; temperament |
| bicker | to disagree in a quarrelsome way |
| grudge | ill will toward someone |
