| A | B |
| stubble | the lower end of stalks of grain left in the ground after grain is cut |
| cascade | a small steep waterfall |
| spout | to throw out in a stream or spray |
| terse | brief and to the point |
| obstruction | something in the way |
| thrift | uses money carefully |
| brackish | slightly salty |
| contort | to twist or bend out of shape |
| clog | obstructs or blocks passage of something |
| savory | pleasing to sense of taste especially by reason of effective seasoning |
| cataract | a sudden rush of water |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| green | something not ripened or matured |
| apprentice | one bounded for a prescribed period with a view to learning an art or a trade |
| buckle | bend and give way under pressure or strain |
| lush | something growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| assault | a violent physical or verbal attack |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top heavy |
| abundant | available in large quantities |
| bottleneck | a narrow route or point of traffic congestion |
| shorn | cut off |
| arid | dry or barren |
| rubble | waste or rough fragments of stone or brick etc. |
| hamper | interfere with progress or movement |
| briny | salty |