| A | B |
|---|
| amazingly | in a way that causes surprise or wonder |
| celebration | a special activity that honors a person, even, or idea |
| decorate | to adorn; to make festive with beautiful things |
| detain | to delay; to hold back |
| festive | joyful |
| honor | to show respect for |
| reluctant | unwilling; slow to take a necessary action |
| spectators | people who watch an event or performance |
| suspects | imagines that something secret or wrong is going on |
| volunteered | offered to do something of one's own free will |
| approach | the steps a diver takes before jumping from a diving board |
| springboard | a diving board that bounces when jumped on |
| errand | a short trip taken to do something |
| millet | the grain or seed of a type of grass used for food |
| staples | basic food items, such as flour or rice |
| stifle | to interrupt or cut off |
| beamed | smiled broadly |
| huddled | crowded together |
