| A | B |
| destroy | to ruin; to spoil; to break |
| glance | to look at quickly |
| embrace | to take into ones arms; to hug |
| whirl | to move or turn very fast |
| cruel | mean |
| whisper | to speak softly |
| banquet | a large meal |
| conclusion | the end |
| occupation | work one does to earn money |
| purpose | reason for doing something; why |
| lecture | a speech before a group of people |
| burden | a heavy load |
| depart | to leave; to go away |
| secure | safe from harm or danger |
| generation | people about the same age |
| arrange | to put in place; to put in order |
| admit | 1) to allow to come in 2) to say "yes" to |
| mystery | cannot understand easily |
| shack | old hut or house |
| shallow | not deep |