| A | B |
| quavering | shaking or trembling |
| riffle | a shallow area in a stream |
| wince | draw or pull back in pain |
| runt | the smallest animal in a litter |
| baying | long deep barking |
| momentum | the inceasing force of an object |
| nonchalantly | in a casual way |
| belligerent | showing a readiness to fight |
| slough | a swamp, bog, or marsh that is part of a backwater |
| leering | looking with harmful intent |
| jubilant | joyful and triumphant |
| gloated | gazed or grinned in scornful triumphant (bragging) |