Anxious  

Adjective | angk-shuhs

full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried

Guardian  

Noun | gahr-dee-uhn

a person who guards, protects, or preserves

Gorge  

Noun | gawrj

a narrow cleft with steep, rocky walls, especially one through which a stream runs.

Absurd  

Adjective | ab-surd

utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue

Omniscient  

Adjective | om-nish-uh nt

having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding

Gridlock  

Noun | grid-lok

any situation in which nothing can move or proceed in any direction

Scramble  

Verb | skram-buh

to climb or move quickly using one’s hands and feet, as down a rough incline.

Aplomb  

Noun | uh-plom

poise, or assurance.