New vocabulary 1 Nip = to bite without hurt Growling = unfriendly sound from a dog Wiry = exited Tremble = shiver, shake. Tremble is when you're scared while shiver is when you are cold To pet = To pat an animal Whining = give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound. Fuzzy = Furry Groundhog = marmot To wiggle = move Wagging = animal moving its tale Fence = Barrier