| A | B |
| Stevedore | one who works at loading and unloading ships in ports |
| Parse | to examine in a minute way or analyze critically |
| Glum | gloomy or sullen |
| Remonstrate | to say or plead in protest, reproof, or opposition |
| Detente | the relaxation of strained relations or tensions between nations |
| Porridge | a soft food made by boiling grains or legumes in milk or water until thick |
| Avian | of, relating to, or derived from birds |
| Journeyman | one who has learned a trade and works for another, usually by the day |
| Fortuitous | fortunate or lucky |
| Accord | an agreement, contract, or treaty |