| A | B |
|---|
| awkward | not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing |
| clatter | to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together; to speak or move with confused, noisy sound |
| gallant | (adj.) showy in appearance; splendid; brave or full of spirit, showing courtesy; very attractive, (n.) a fashionable young gentleman; a suitor |
| lukewarm | only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm |
| plentiful | in great supply, easily available; more than enough |
| ration | a portion of food allowed for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share |
| reserve | something set aside for a certain purpose; something stored for later use |
| scholar | a learned person; an expert in a field of study; someone who studies with a teacher; a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education |
| smolder | to burn slowly, with smoke but no flame; to exist in a suppressed state; to show suppressed feelings |
| trudge | to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness |
| volunteer | to offer one's services; to do or say freely |
| weary | feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience |
