| compass |
an instrument for showing direction. A typical compass has a moving magnetic needle that points north. |
| devour |
to eat or swallow in a greedy way. |
| elevate |
to raise or lift up to a higher physical position. |
| failure |
the act of not succeeding or not doing. |
| forth |
forward; onward in time or location. |
| fringe |
an edge of hanging threads, yarn, or strips of leather used to decorate clothing or drapes. |
| grid |
parallel horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other to form squares of equal size. Grids are used to locate points on a map or to make diagrams. |
| guardian |
a person who guards or protects. |
| hind |
at or near the back; rear. |
| hollow |
having an empty space on the inside; not solid within. |
| paralyze |
to make unable to move or to feel any sensation. |
| recovery |
the act of getting back something that had been lost or stolen. |
| smear |
to spread or apply on or over a surface. |
| strict |
requiring obedience or hard effort. |
| substance |
a particular kind of matter. |