| A | B |
|---|
| ambergis | grayish, waxy substance from the intestines of sperm whales; used in perfume |
| puny | of inferior size, strength, or importance; weak |
| ledger | book-keeping contains debits & credits |
| carat | a unit of weight for precious stones |
| prow | the forward part of a ship |
| timid | easily frightened or shy; showing lack of self-confidence |
| niche | a recess in a wall for a statue, bust, or vase |
| benediction | a blessing; a closing of a closing for a prayer |
| headland | a point of land reaching out into the water |
| sickle | a tool consistening of a curved blade with a short handle |
| gilt | the color gold |
| shrewd | clever |
| braggart | someone who brags |
| stern | the rear end of a boat |
| vermillion | bright-red or scarlet |
| tentacle | any of various long, slender, flexible growths, as at the head or mouth of some invertebrates |
| astern | behind a ship or aircraft |
