| alas |
a word used to express sadness or disappointment. |
| cram |
to fill with more than can be easily held. |
| declare |
to announce in a formal way. |
| 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. |
| flick |
a sharp, light snap or blow. |
| gloom |
lack of light; darkness. |
| intrude |
to enter or thrust oneself in when not invited or welcome. |
| major |
great in importance, position, or reputation. |
| puncture |
a small hole caused by a sharp object. |
| racism |
the opinion or belief that a particular race of people is better than another race or races. |
| rural |
having to do with country life. |
| scrawny |
very thin; skinny. |
| slim |
attractively thin in form; slender. |
| upper |
higher in place, rank, position, or level. |
| virtue |
right action or thoughts; goodness. |