| A | B |
| lagoon | small lake connected with a larger body of water |
| channel | the bed of a stream, river, etc |
| gleam | the flash or beam of light |
| throng | a crowd; multitude |
| calipers | instrument used to measure the diameter or thickness of something |
| flourish | grow or develop with vigor |
| incense | substance giving off a sweet smell when burned |
| fathom | unit of measure equal to 6 feet; used mostly in measuring the depth of water and the length of ships' ropes, cables, etc. |
| pinnacle | a high peak or point of rock, ice, etc |
| serpent | snake; especially a big snake |
| seize | take hold of suddenly; grasp, clutch |
| paragon | model of excellence or perfection |
| glisten | shine with a twinkling light; glitter; sparkle |
| niche | recess or hollow in a wall for a statue, vase, etc. nook |
| prosper | to be successful; have good fortune; thrive |