| A | B |
| poncho | waterproof covering for person |
| formal | stiff in manner, not relaxed |
| absorb | to take in |
| bureau | chest of drawers |
| linen | cloth made from plant named flax |
| attic | room right below a roof |
| enormous | very large |
| entrusted | give care or charge of something to another |
| inspected | examined closely |
| defenses | methods to protect from attack |
| draped | covered |
| tapestries | heavy decorative fabric used for wall hangings |
| reveal | to show plainly |
| tradition | custom handed down |
| rituals | customarily repeated acts |
| legend | story from past |
| meet | contest |
| routine | set pattern of steps |
| roll | turn over and over |
| distant | far away |
| stall | place where horses sleep |
| lead | soft metal |