| Term | Definition |
| adequate | (adj) enough for a particular purpose; able to meet the needs |
| aloof | (adj) cold in manner or feeling; keeping apart from things |
| burrow | (v) to dig a hole or tunnel; to take shelter or hide, as if in a tunnel |
| endurance | (n) ability to withstand physical or mental hardship |
| famished | (adj) very hungry; starved |
| forage | (v) to search for something, especially food |
| incident | (n) event or occurrence, especially one likely to cause trouble |
| outset | (n) starting point; beginning |
| skitter | (v) to move tightly or quickly along the surface |
| stolid | (adj) not easily stirred up or excited; unemotional |