Grevious Ch. 22

serious

Warily Ch. 22

with caution; carefully

Buoyant Ch. 23

able to float

Callous Ch. 23

heartless; unfeeling

Incessant Ch. 23

continuous; nonstop

Formidable Ch. 24

terrifying; inspiring awe or wonder; challenging; tough

Intermittent Ch. 24

occasional

Writhed Ch. 25

squirmed; twisted

Dilapidation Ch. 26

decay; state of being run-down

Inclination Ch. 26

a tendency; thought

Stifle Ch. 26

to smother; suppress; hold back

(stifle tears, stifle a laugh)

Desisted Ch. 27

stopped

Tremulous Ch. 27

shaking