| A | B |
| cascade | rush down in big quantities |
| edible | suitable for use as food |
| idol | a representation or symbol of an object of worship |
| convert | change religious beliefs |
| resurrection | the Biblical allusion to Jesus rising from the dead |
| baptize | administer a sacrament signifying spiritual growth |
| funk | an earthy type of jazz based on elements of blues and soul |
| holler | call out loudly |
| revolution | a drastic and far-reaching change |
| speckle | mark with small spots |
| jut | extend out or project in space |
| drawl | a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels |
| protrude | extend out or project in space |
| chant | recite with musical intonation |
| cursive | handwriting in which letters are connected within words |
| fare | the sum charged for riding in a public mode of transportation |
| bodega | small shop selling groceries, especially in a Hispanic area |
| casket | a box in which a corpse is buried |
| destiny | the ultimate predetermination of the course of events |