| A | B |
| outwit | To feel or get the better of somebody by being more clever then the person. |
| cruel ships | Slave ships. |
| descendants | Your children and your children's children. |
| bowed | To lend low as a sign of respect or to accept applause. |
| calabash | A tree found in tropical areas, having fruit that looks like a gourd. |
| flamboyant | Bold, showy, or brightly colored. |
| Furious | To be extremely angry. |
| Ananse | The main character |
| Captives | A person or animal that has been taken prisoner. |
| Nobles | A person from a high ranking family. |
| Creeper | Any plant that grows along the ground or wall. |