| A | B |
| mottled | marked with spots of different color |
| noisome | unwholesome, having a bad smell |
| ostensible | apparent or avowed |
| pensive | deeply thoughtful |
| petty | small and insignificant |
| purveyors | one who provides or procures |
| resourceful | acting effectively (usually in a difficult situation) |
| scuttle | to sink (usually a ship) |
| solvent | able to pay debts |
| spangle | a small circular piece of glittering material used for decorating garments |
| transmutation | a change into something different |
| versatile | capable of doing many things; having many uses |
| whelp | a young offspring of a mammal |