| A | B |
| quartet | a group of four people |
| scroll | a document that can be rolled up |
| assert | insist on having one's opinion and rights recognized |
| carcass | the body of a dead animal |
| immense | very large |
| dilapitated | run down |
| rakish | dashing or stylish in manner |
| sedately | in a calm, quiet manner |
| alms | voluntary contributions to the poor |
| gypsy | someone without a permanent home who moves from place to place |
| wangle | achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods |