| A | B |
| peered | looked closely, intently, or seriously |
| waded | moved or went through something with difficulty |
| smirked | smiled in a silly, self-satisfying way; smiled smugly |
| shuffled | walked without lifting the feet; moved with a dragging gait |
| scowled | made a frowning expression of displeasure |
| proceeds | the total amount or profit from a business deal |
| gender | divisions or groups people are placed into; male or female |
| stumped | to make unable to answer; baffled; perplexed |
| tormented | bothered; tortured; caused someone to suffer |
| disgrace | to bring shame or dishonor to |
| routine | a regular way of doing things; habit; normal procedure |
| pries | pulls something off or to pry with great effort |
| forfeit | to lose, or lose the right to something by offense |
| sneered | to show scorn or contempt by curling the lip |
| snooty | snobbish; conceited; disdainful |
| poacher | someone who takes things unlawfully without the right to do so |
| sputtered | to utter words quickly in excitement or confusion |
| lugged | dragged; pulled; carried with labor |
| shifty | tricky |
| straining | not natural; forcing; stretching beyond a proper limit |