| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. |
| adorn |
to add beauty to; decorate. |
| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| behold |
to see or observe. |
| cameo |
a stone carved so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another, often worn as jewelry. |
| enterprise |
a plan or project that is risky, bold, or difficult to carry out; undertaking. |
| humanity |
sympathy, concern, or compassion. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| mechanism |
the working or moving part or process that causes a result. |
| mortal |
not living forever; having to die some day. |
| optimism |
the belief that things will turn out well or that there is always hope for something good to happen. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| predatory |
living on the flesh of other animals. |
| underlie |
to be the foundation or basis of. |