| A | B |
| dank | moist |
| lore | a body of traditions or knowledge held by a particular group |
| tangible | perceptible by touch |
| doggedly | persistently or stubbornly |
| staccato | each sound or note sharply separated from the others |
| forbidding | unfriendly or threatening in appearance |
| lacerated | deeply cut or torn |
| palatial | resembling a palace |
| chateau | a large French country home or castle |
| baronial | suitable for a baron |
| refectory | a room used for common meals |
| twoscore | 40 |
| amenities | desirable or useful features of a facility or building |
| affable | friendly or good natured |
| soliciously | showing interest or concern |
| sallow | having an unhealthy yellow or brownish appearance to one's skin |
| hogshead | a large wooden container used to store wine or other liquids |
| rowels | a spiked revolving disk at the end of the spur |
| repast | meal |