| A | B |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt |
| barter | trading by exchanging goods |
| peering | look closely to see clearly |
| ramie | strong fiber used in making textiles |
| filigree | very delicate; lacelike work of gold or silverware |
| repulsive | causing strong dislike or aversion |
| remote | far away |
| alloy | metal made by combining two metals |
| intently | purpose; intention |