| academy |
a private school or a school that offers special training. |
| atmosphere |
the gases surrounding the earth or other similar objects in outer space. |
| attract |
to cause to come near. |
| collapse |
to fall down; give way; cave in. |
| delivery |
an act of bringing or sending something to a particular person or place. |
| gruesome |
frightening in a disgusting way; horrible. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| intrude |
to enter or thrust oneself in when not invited or welcome. |
| jerk |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. |
| laundry |
clothing, sheets, and other things that are cleaned by washing or that are washed and ironed. |
| lifeline |
an anchored line or rope thrown to support a person in danger of drowning or falling. |
| poet |
a person who writes poetry. |
| scientific |
having to do with science. |
| tentacle |
a long thin body part on the head or around the mouth of some animals. Tentacles are used for feeling or taking hold of things. |
| welfare |
a state of health, happiness, and good fortune. |