| A | B |
|---|
| textiles | cloth that is made by weaving or knitting |
| empire | group of countries under one ruler or government |
| weaving | to make cloth or other items by passing strands under & over other strands |
| looms | apparatus for making thread or yarn into cloth by weaving strands together at right angles |
| shear | to remove wool or hair with scissors, shears, or other sharp tool |
| alpaca | a South American animal with long, silky wool |
| legacy | something handed down from the past |
| eaves | the part of the roof that forms the lower edge and juts out over the side of a building |
| deftly | quick and skillful |
| symmetry | an exact matching of the shape and form of parts on opposite sides |
| humbly | not proud, modest |
| impudence | showing a bold lack of respect; rude |
| expertise | skilled in a particular field |
| benefit | something that is good or helpful; an advantage |
| optimism | tending to take an encouraging or cheerful view of a situation; seeing the bright side of things |
| relished | derive or receive pleasure from;get enjoyment from |
| quipu | record keeping device of the Inca empire |
| derison | an expression of lack of respect |
| sternly | grave and severe |
| plea | a request for something right away |
