| alas |
a word used to express sadness or disappointment. |
| arena |
a stage, ring, or other enclosed area where shows or sports events are held. |
| astonish |
to fill with great surprise or amazement. |
| bride |
a woman who is about to be married or was just married. |
| deposit |
money that has been put in a bank, or anything that has been put somewhere and allowed to remain. |
| estimate |
a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. |
| excursion |
a short trip made for some purpose. |
| gossip |
tales or talk about the personal lives and secrets of others when they are not present. |
| inherit |
to receive from a person who has died; be heir to. |
| persist |
to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening. |
| poetry |
short pieces of writing, in general, that use special rhythm, imaginative language, and often rhyme to create beauty or express unique thoughts and feelings. |
| punctual |
on time; prompt. |
| remind |
to cause (someone) to recall something. |
| retrieve |
to bring or get back; recover. |
| ridicule |
talk or actions that make unkind fun of someone or something. |