| A | B |
|---|
| legendary | a story that has been handed down for years |
| muttered | spoke in a low, unclear way |
| gaped | stared with your mouth open |
| snickering | laughing in a disrespectful way |
| insult | remark that hurts someone's feelings |
| fluke | a chance happening |
| flinched | reacted to something unpleasant by drawing back |
| citizen | a person born in a country |
| overheard | heard something you weren't supposed to hear |
| boycotts | protests |
| border | a line between one country and another |
| strikes | stopping work to protest something |
| opportunities | good chances |
| unions | groups of workers joined together |
| temples | buildings where people can worship |
| dynasties | families who rule for a long time |
| heritage | values and traditions passed down in a family |
| preserve | to keep safe |
| overjoyed | very happy |
| hilarious | funny |
| convinced | to accept someone's views |
| mischief | causing trouble |
| independence | freedom |
| whirlwind | storm with a circular wind |
| handy | nearby |
| dizzy | hard to keep balance |
| nowadays | present time |
| weekdays | days of the work week |
| slithered | glided like a snake |
| genuine | real or true |
| apologize | say I am sorry |
| harmless | cannot damage |
| ambulance | vehicle that carries sick people |
