| A | B |
| skimp | to give not enough or barely enough attention, effort, or money |
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth as in the sunshine |
| wilt | to lose freshness and become limp |
| segments | parts |
| sprigs | a small branch or twig with leaves or flowers |
| vast | very great in size |
| napkin | a small square of cloth or paper used during a meal to wipe the face and hands |
| backtrack | to go back over a course or path |
| blitz | a sudden, destructive attack, as by aircraft or tanks |
| twig | a very small branch usually without leaves |
| silk | a strong glossy elastic fiber produced by silkworms and used to make cloth |
| brisk | very refreshing |