| A | B |
| rudder | a piece of metal or wood used to steer a boat |
| eddy | a current of air or water which goes against the current |
| impeded-hinder progress | impaired |
| kinship | close bond or relationship |
| balm | something that heals or soothes |
| feeble | lacking strength; weak |
| precariously | dangerously |
| tumult | disorderely commotion or disturbance |
| fusillade | shots fired in rapid succession |
| sublime | inspiring or encouraging |
| repentant | to feel sorrow; regret |