| brighten |
to become or cause to be enlivened or more cheerful. |
| despite |
in spite of; regardless of. |
| doodle |
to draw or scribble without purpose. |
| enclose |
to close in or shut in with walls or a container. |
| fiction |
writing that tells a story made up in a writer's imagination. Fiction is usually written in prose, not poetry. Novels, short stories, and tales are pieces of fiction. |
| garlic |
a strong smelling plant related to the onion. Its bulbs are used for seasoning. |
| harsh |
rough or not pleasing to the eyes, ears, or other senses. |
| leisure |
freedom from work or other duties that take time and effort; free time. |
| opponent |
one who fights, plays, or takes a position against another. |
| researcher |
one who does careful, dedicated study of something in order to gain information about it or solve a problem. |
| savage |
fierce; cruel. |
| shuttle |
a bus, airplane, train, or spacecraft that travels the same route back and forth. |
| slimy |
made of or like a slippery liquid. |
| solve |
to find or figure out an answer to. |
| uncomfortable |
not feeling at ease. |