| A | B |
| objections | reasons for disapproval |
| intact | undamaged; complete |
| broker | an agent for another |
| stingy | not generous |
| unearthed | dug up from the ground |
| mascot | symbol meant to brind good luck |
| uttering | saying something |
| accommodate | to make or have room for something |
| parted | go in different directions |
| ancestors | relatives who have come before and are dead |
| stunned | overcome with surprise or astonishment |
| relented | gave in |
| gleefully | joyfully |
| stint | a period of time spent at an activity |
| dodged | move quickly to avoid something |
| intimidated | made fearful by threatening |
| wares | things for sale |
| huddled | gather tightly together |
| thwack | to strike with a flat or heavy object |
| glimpse | brief look |
| severed | cut off |
| booty | treasure taken in war or stolen |