| ballad |
a poem or song that tells a story. |
| charter |
an official document given by a government or ruler to a business or other group. The charter explains the group's rights and responsibilities. |
| comprise |
to be made up of; consist of. |
| congenital |
existing from birth, but usually not hereditary. |
| counterfeit |
made to look like something real in order to cheat people. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| format |
the way in which something is arranged or organized. |
| grovel |
to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position, as with fear or humility; cower; cringe. |
| intended |
planned and done with complete awareness; intentional; deliberate. |
| lax |
not rigorous, strict, or careful; loose; lenient. |
| nausea |
a sick feeling in the stomach with the need to vomit. |
| poverty |
the condition of being poor; a lack of money. |
| prescribe |
to order or suggest as a medicine. |
| replica |
a duplication or copy, especially one smaller than the original. |
| valor |
boldness in facing danger; courage; bravery. |