| A | B |
| ravenous | greedily hungry |
| flue | a tube for the passage of smoke; chimney |
| inedible | not fit to be eaten |
| thrives | grows well |
| rued | regretted |
| flaw | break;crack |
| skimming | gliding;moving swiftly and lightly over a surface |
| rage | very strong anger |
| fellow | man or boy |
| naive | innocent; not worldly |
| savoring | tasting with delight |
| cavernous | deep and empty |
| concocter | inventor |
| sleek | smooth and shiny |
| minuscule | tiny |
| cudgel | a short thick stick or club |
| gristle | cartilage |
| parchment | skin of an animal prepared as a surface on which to write |
| flitting | flying lightly and rapidly |
| calligraphers | people who use artistic handwriting |
| graffiti | a drawing on a public surface |
| rancor | bitter hate or ill will |