| barb |
a small, sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like. |
| beloved |
cherished and adored. |
| brighten |
to become or cause to be enlivened or more cheerful. |
| challenge |
to invite to enter into a fight or contest of skill; dare. |
| comrade |
a close friend who shares one's main interests. |
| difference |
the condition of being not like or not the same. |
| imprint |
a mark or design made by pressing or printing on a surface. |
| jungle |
land covered with many trees, vines, and bushes; a tropical rain forest. |
| lessen |
to become or make smaller in amount or size. |
| partly |
in some amount or degree. |
| pause |
a short stop. |
| positive |
certain; sure. |
| stage |
a raised platform used for concerts, plays, talks, and other performances. |
| vein |
a small vessel that carries blood toward the heart. |
| villain |
an evil person; scoundrel. |