| A | B |
| arcade | roofed passageway between buildings |
| calloused | hardened; thickened |
| deferentially | respectfully; courteously |
| extract | to pull out |
| fiesta | celebration |
| gingerly | cautiously; carefully |
| improvised | made on the spur of the moment |
| induce | persuade |
| insurgent | rising in revolt |
| intrinsic | being part of the basic nature of things |
| jasmine | vines with fragrant, yellow or white flowers |
| patio | inner open-sky courtyard |
| peso | money in Mexico |
| plaque | engraved plate for decoration |
| reconnoiter | make an inspection of a place or thing |
| revulsion | feeling of strong disgust |