| A | B |
|---|
| Murmur | speech or a way of speaking that is quiet and soft |
| Funnel | a tube or pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom |
| Patient | able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people |
| Smolder | to burn slowly without flames but usually with smoke |
| Squall | a sudden gust of wind |
| Weave | to make something (such as cloth) by crossing threads or other long pieces of material over and under each other |
| Stern | the back part of a ship |
| Pitch | to set up and fasten |
| Ballast | heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable |
| Calypso | a style of music that began in Trinidad and combines musical elements from Africa, Spain, and the Caribbean |
| Tanker | a ship that carries large amounts of oil or other liquids |
| Hinge | a device attached to one side of a door, or to a lid or window. It allows the door to open. |
| Anxious | feeling worried, nervous, or afraid about something uncertain |
| Dishearten | to depress or destroy the hope or confidence of |
| Harass | to trouble or make threats against someone again and again |
| Cay | a small, low-lying island or reef |
| Haze | mist, smoke, or dust in the air, making it hard to see |
| Douse | to place or plunge in water or another liquid |
| Mutiny | open disobeying or fighting against the leaders in charge |
| Stubborn | not willing to accept change or help |
| Alabaster | smooth and pale in appearance; (like the stone) |
| Flimsy | not solid or strong; weak |
| Channel | a long, narrow body of water that joins two larger bodies of water |
| Parched | to be very thirsty or dry |
