| A | B |
|---|
| Aloof | (Adj.) Distant or apart; indifferent |
| Squall | (N.) A brief violent wind storm usually with rain or snow |
| Brood | (v) to ponder or to think at length unhappily |
| Abate | (v) to lessen; to become less |
| Pious | (adj) Holy or Devout |
| Furtively | (adv) Slyly; with secrecy |
| Luminious | (adj.) Giving off light; glowing in the dark |
| Exhilarating | (adj.) Lively; invigorating; making cheerful or happy |
| Flogging | (v) beating with strap, whip, or stick |
| Jettison | (v) to throw goods overboard to lighten the ship |
| Apprehensive | (adj.) fearful |
| Cauldron | (n) a kettle or pot |
| Bartered | (v) traded by exchanging goods without money |
| Carronade | (n) a cannon |
| Tarpaulin | (n) a waterproof cloth, usually made of canvas |
| Lament | (v) to feel deep sorrow; weeping |
| Recumbent | (adj) lying down; reclining |
