| continent |
one of the earth's seven major areas of land. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
| decay |
to rot or become rotted. |
| evaporate |
to turn from liquid into gas; pass away in the form of vapor. |
| gradually |
by small steps or degrees. |
| gutter |
a ditch along the edge of a road or a long, open container attached to the edge of a roof for carrying off water. |
| lighten1 |
to become brighter or less dark in color. |
| reward |
something of value that is promised to someone for good work or a good deed. |
| scroll |
a roll of paper or parchment, used to write or draw on. |
| static |
without motion; fixed. |
| strictly |
strongly; absolutely. |
| theme |
the main subject or topic. |
| tissue |
a group of cells in an animal or plant body that are like each other and do similar things. |
| villain |
an evil person; scoundrel. |
| weekly |
done, happening, or printed once a week. |
| willing |
wanting or agreeing to do something; ready. |