| A | B |
| attitude | a way of thinking or feeling; a point of view |
| barrier | anything that blocks the way, stops movement, or separates |
| buffalo | an animal that is similar to an ox, with a large, round body and curved horns |
| cinnamon | an aromatic reddish-brown spice that comes from the bark of a tropical tree |
| corridor | a narrow hallway with rooms opening onto it |
| gallery | a place where works of art are on display or an indoor balcony, especially the highest balcony, as in a theater or church |
| gorilla | a large, powerful ape found in the jungles of central Africa |
| hurricane | a severe tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain |
| hypothesis | assumption, theory requiring proof |
| impetuous | impulsive, acting without thinking |
| impute | to attribute an action to a particluar person or group |
| incompatible | opposed in nature; not able to live or work together |
| massacre | a cruel and violent killing of many people |
| moccasins | a slipperlike shoe with a soft sole and no heel |
| opossum | a small, furry mammal that is native to North America |
| pinnacle | the highest point of achievement |
| syllable | a single sound that forms a word or part of a word |
| tobacco | a tall plant with large leaves that are dried and used for smoking and chewing |
| tomorrow | the next day after today |
| umbrella | a circular piece of cloth or plastic stretched on a folding frame that is held overhead for protection from rain or sun |