| A | B |
| dusk | the time just before dark |
| gloomy | sad or dark |
| hamlet | small town or village |
| looming | appears to be large and frightening |
| lush | filled with thick plant life |
| plaza | shopping center |
| ravine | deep ditch or gorge |
| vegetation | plant life |
| dilapidated | in bad condition or needs repair |
| congested | overcrowded |
| desperate | almost hopeless |
| frustrated | discouraged or prevented from reaching a goal |
| honorable | having high moral standards |
| ill-informed | having the wrong information |
| odious | evil |
| shrewd | clever |
| solemn | serious |
| well-informed | having the correct information |
| candid | open and honest |
| optimistic | looking on the bright side |
| brawny | strong and muscular |
| lithe | graceful |
| elaborate | complicated with lots of parts |
| emaciated | thin from starvation |
| exquisite | very fine and beautiful |
| fragile | easily breakable |
| homely | ugly |
| lanky | tall and thin |
| spotless | clean |
| tattered | torn |