| absorb |
to take in or soak up. |
| adapt |
to change for a particular use. |
| companionship |
the relationship between or among people who spend time together; friendship. |
| craft |
a trade or occupation that requires skill with the hands. |
| diversity |
the state or condition of being varied or consisting of various kinds. |
| flare |
to begin to burn brightly (often followed by "up"). |
| globe |
the world; planet Earth. |
| gory |
extremely violent, with great bloodshed. |
| lighten1 |
to become brighter or less dark in color. |
| medicinal |
of, pertaining to, or having healing powers; curative. |
| pastry |
baked goods, often sweet, made with a dough of flour, shortening, and water. |
| patriotic |
feeling or showing love for and loyalty to one's country. |
| persist |
to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening. |
| repetition |
the act or process of doing or saying again. |
| suburb |
an area or community located just outside a city or town. |