| A | B |
| Cascades | Waterfalls that go over rocks |
| Bayou | A marsh or a swampy area of a river |
| Surly | Rude, gruff, or ill-humored |
| Perilous | Dangerous or hazardous |
| Cobblestones | Small, naturally round stones used to build roads |
| Cottonmouth | A poisonous snake, also called a water moccasin |
| Provoke | To incite or arouse the anger of someone |
| Lucrative | Money-making or profitable |
| Mortified | Humiliated or very embarrassed |
| Idle | Inactive or lazy |
| Amassing | Collecting or gathering |