| A | B |
| meddle | interfere |
| temperance | abstinence from alcoholic beverages |
| encore | number performed after a performance in response to applause |
| skiff | light rowboat |
| aggravate | irritate |
| impaired | harmed |
| feud | a long-standing and deadly quarrel between groups |
| haughty | proud |
| hiding | thrashing |
| abreast | side by side |
| blubbering | crying |
| wince | cringe; shrink back |
| benefactors | people who confer benefits; good deeds |
| languish | assume an expression of weariness to gain sympathy |
| imposter | person who pretends to be someone else |
| pallet | primitive bed made of straw |
| harrow | farm implement used to cultivate soil |
| candid | frank and honest |
| confront | bring face to face |
| elocution | public speaking |
| venture | try |
| bogus | false |
| meek | humble |
| dainty | delicate |
| insurrection | rebellion |
| addled | confused |
| fidget | move restlessly, uneasily |
| sultry | hot |
| brash | impudent, pushy |