| beholder |
one who looks or sees. |
| currently |
at the present time; now. |
| empire |
a group of nations or peoples under one ruler or government. |
| eve |
(sometimes capitalized) the evening or day before a holiday or other special day. |
| formation |
the act of forming or the state of being formed. |
| gimmick |
a clever device or idea whose only purpose is to get a customer's attention. |
| lurk |
to be hidden; lie in wait. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| mural |
a large picture painted on or made a part of a wall or ceiling. |
| pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. |
| recline |
to lie down in a comfortable position. |
| rectangle |
a flat, closed figure with four straight sides, four right angles, and opposite sides parallel to each other. |
| retire |
to give up a job or career. |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| slant |
to be at a leaning or tilting angle. |