| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| bounty |
the quality of giving in abundance; generosity. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| displace |
to force out of a home territory or particular place. |
| impress |
to make a strong impact on (someone), especially a positive impact. |
| menace |
that which presents a danger or threat. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| pension |
money paid at regular times by a former employer to a person who has retired, or by the government to a person who is not able to work. |
| province |
one of the divisions of some countries, each with its own government. |
| rebound |
to bounce or leap back or away after hitting something. |
| rogue |
a person who is dishonest or mean. |
| scrounge |
to seek out and gather, especially by salvaging scraps (often followed by "up" or "together"). |
| snob |
a person who admires and imitates people of a high social or intellectual class. Snobs act or feel superior to anyone of a lower class. |
| sullen |
silently showing anger. |
| unexpected |
unforeseen; surprising. |