| carnivore |
an animal that eats the flesh of other animals. |
| developer |
someone who buys land and makes it ready to be used for homes, business, recreation, or the like. |
| extinguish |
to put out; stop the burning of. |
| globe |
the world; planet Earth. |
| gradual |
happening by degrees that are small and even. |
| inherit |
to receive from a person who has died; be heir to. |
| lifeline |
an anchored line or rope thrown to support a person in danger of drowning or falling. |
| payment |
an amount that is paid. |
| pillar |
a tall column shaped like a cylinder that is used to support a structure or to serve as a decoration or monument. |
| prosper |
to be successful or have good luck; thrive. |
| sacred |
having to do with religion. |
| twitch |
to move or pull with a quick, sudden motion; jerk. |
| villain |
an evil person; scoundrel. |
| volume |
a collection of pages of writing or print bound together; book. |
| wink |
to close and open one eye quickly, as a sign of agreement or friendliness. |