| A | B | 
| parachute | apparatus shaped like an umbrella, used in descending gradually through the air from height | 
| Michigan | a north central state in the U.S.; one of the five great lakes in the U.S. | 
| whirlpool | a current of water whirling round and round rapidly | 
| meanwhile | meantime | 
| penguin | a web-footed, short legged sea bird with white and black plumage, living in Antarctica and other cold regions | 
| language | human speech, spoken or written; speech of one nation, tribe or other similar group of people | 
| examination | test of knowledge or qualifications; list of questions, a test | 
| executive | carrying out or managing affairs; having the duty and power to put laws into effect | 
| exhausted | used up; worn out; very tired | 
| exhibit | display; show publicly | 
| chauffeur | person whose work is driving an automobile, usually as the employee of a private person or company | 
| brochure | pamphlet | 
| chandelier | a branched fixture or lights, usually hanging from the ceiling | 
| overwhelming | too many, too great or too much resisted; overpowering | 
| exempt | make free from a duty, obligation, or rule that others are subject to | 
| extinguish | quench; bring to an end; snuff out; destroy | 
| guacamole | a spread or dip made of mashed avocado, tomato, onion, and seasoning | 
| exertion | strenuous action; effort | 
| distinguished | famous; well-known | 
| exotic | fascinating or interesting because strange or different |