| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| collage |
a type of art work in which different kinds of materials are pasted onto a surface to make a picture. These materials can be anything from paper and photographs, to cloth and buttons. |
| composure |
calmness in thinking or acting; self-control. |
| continental |
of or pertaining to the whole of one of the major land masses, such as Europe or South America. |
| cultivate |
to make fit for growing plants by plowing, weeding, or adding fertilizer. |
| deduce |
to draw (a conclusion) by reasoning from given information or general principles. |
| dismantle |
to tear down; take apart. |
| hearty |
full of warmth and enthusiasm; friendly. |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| opposition |
the act or state of being against, or the state of having someone against another. |
| parish |
a district of a Christian religion that has its own church and priest or minister. |
| populate |
to live in; inhabit. |
| segment |
one of the parts into which something is or can be separated. |