| attack |
to begin to cause harm to. |
| bouquet |
a bunch of flowers, often arranged in a special way to be attractive. |
| cancer |
a disease in which certain cells divide and grow much faster than they normally do. |
| cocoon |
a covering made by young insects and some other arthropods to protect themselves while they change from a pupa into an adult. Some spiders make cocoons to hide their eggs. |
| disappointed |
unhappy because what one hoped for did not happen or because something is not as good as one expected. |
| feat |
an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill. |
| impressive |
having a lasting effect on the mind or feelings; making a strong impression. |
| investigate |
to look into carefully and closely so as to learn the facts; examine. |
| joint |
done or shared by two or more people or groups acting together. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| personally |
in person; without the aid of others. |
| prickly |
full of small, sharp points. |
| seize |
to take hold of in a quick, forceful way; grab. |
| trifle |
something that has very little value or importance. |
| vampire |
a creature in folk tales that is said to have died but come back to life. Vampires suck blood from people in order to stay among the living. |