| burden |
something that is carried or difficult to bear. |
| custom |
a way of acting that is usual or accepted for a person or a social group. |
| defy |
to refuse to obey. |
| examination |
a test of skill used to see how much a person knows or can do. |
| exploration |
the act of investigating or examining. |
| express |
to make known (ideas, thoughts, or feelings). |
| perimeter |
the boundary or border of a figure or area. |
| predator |
an animal that hunts other animals for food. |
| rotate |
to cause to turn around on an axis. |
| slightly |
to a small degree or by a small amount; a little. |
| startle |
to cause to move suddenly. |
| surround |
to close off all sides of. |
| thoroughly |
completely; throughout. |
| treasure |
money or valuable items that have been collected or stored up. |
| unison |
(used with "in") speaking all at the same time, or singing at the same time in the same pitch. |