| A | B |
| awkward | not skillful; hard to handle; embarrassing |
| clatter | to make short, sharp sounds by banging or rattling; busy excitement; noisy chattering |
| gallant | showy in appearance; splendid; showing courtesy; very attentive; fashionable young gentleman |
| lukewarm | only moderately warm; without enthusiasm |
| plentiful | in great supply; more than enough |
| ration | portion of food allowed for one meal or one day; share; to pass out in limited portions |
| reserve | to hold back or set aside; save for future use; something set aside for later; the use of care in action and words |
| scholar | a learned person; an expert in a field of study; 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 way |
| trudge | to walk slowly and with difficulty or tiredness; a long, tiring walk |
| volunteer | person who choose to join or do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay; to do or say freely; to offer one's services |
| weary | feeling tired; worn out; having no more patience; to make or grow tired |