| A | B |
| handkerchief | a small square cloth used to wipe noses |
| moccasins | soft leather shoes |
| hitched | tied or fastened with a rope |
| contestant | person who takes part in a contest |
| amateurs | people who are not experts |
| determined | having made a firm decision to do something |
| treacherous | dangerously unpredictable |
| courage | bravery; meeting danger without fear |
| swollen | to become puffed due to getting hurt |
| slingshot | toy made of a Y-shaped stick and elastic |
| abrupt | happening quickly or without warning |
| disqualified | removed from an activity for breaking the rules |
| increased | make bigger or more |
| glimpse | a quick look |
| magnificent | marvelous, wonderful |
| effortless | without having to try; easy |
| massive | big and heavy |
| approach | to move forward |
| victory | the winning of a contest or battle |