| isthmus | narrow strip of land |
| lurk | wait out of sight |
| entice | lure |
| gorge | deep valley |
| assemble | to gather together |
| omnivorous | eating anything |
| sinister | wicked |
| clandestine | done in secret |
| strait | narrow passage of water |
| vivacious | lively |
| timorous | fearful |
| savory | tasty |
| role | an assumed character |
| bland | tasteless |
| gourmand | glutton |