| A | B |
| drone | to talk in a dull tone |
| victuals | food or provisions |
| pestle | a tool used for grinding |
| apothecary | a druggist |
| robust | exhibiting strength |
| miasma | vapor believed to cause disease |
| larder | pantry; storage place for food |
| frippery | showy clothing |
| huzzah | a shout that expresses joy |
| respite | a period of rest |
| cajole | to coax a person to do something |
| slovenly | having an untidy appearance |
| destitute | being extremely poor |
| jaundice | yellowish pigmentation of the skin |
| dowry | financial wealth that a woman brings into marriage |