| carnivorous |
eating the flesh of animals. |
| confusion |
the state of not understanding clearly or of being mixed up. |
| develop |
to bring out the potential of; advance to a more complete or more effective condition. |
| differently |
in another or new way. |
| foreigner |
a person who is born in or is from a different country. |
| gene |
a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring. |
| lipstick |
a cosmetic for coloring the lips. It usually comes in stick form inside a tube. |
| merriment |
lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. |
| proverb |
a short, often-used saying that expresses something wise or true. |
| shawl |
a piece of fabric that is worn over the shoulders or around the head and shoulders. It is larger and heavier than a scarf. |
| spur |
a metal piece with a spike that is attached to the heel of a rider's boot. Spurs are used to make a horse go forward. |
| suspect |
one who is believed to have committed a crime or done something wrong. |
| ultimately |
at the farthest or last point in a progression; finally; in the end. |
| uncomfortable |
not feeling at ease. |
| welfare |
a state of health, happiness, and good fortune. |