| astound |
to cause surprise or wonder; amaze. |
| continent |
one of the earth's seven major areas of land. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
| convert |
to change into another form or state. |
| denial |
a statement that something is false. |
| development |
the act of starting something, working on it, and making it complete. |
| flunk |
(informal) to be unsuccessful; fail, as a student in an examination or course. |
| gaiety |
the state of being happy and cheerful. |
| grace |
beauty or charm in form, style, or motion. |
| nearby |
located close at hand; not far away. |
| 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. |
| satisfaction |
a pleasant feeling that comes from completing something and doing it well. |
| skilled |
having skill. |
| solid |
having a firm shape or form that can be measured in length, width, and height; not like a liquid or a gas. |
| uphold |
to support or decide in favor of, when faced with a challenge. |
| wooden |
made of wood. |