| ballot |
a piece of paper on which people who are voting enter their choices. |
| cement |
a powder made of clay and limestone that becomes hard when water is added. Cement is used as a building material. |
| darken |
to make more shadowy or less light. |
| deepen |
to make or become deep or deeper. |
| dike |
a dam or high wall built to prevent flooding. |
| evergreen |
having green leaves that stay on a plant throughout the year. |
| independent |
not ruled by another; ruling oneself. |
| literature |
writings that have lasting value. Literature includes stories, poems, plays, and essays. |
| poet |
a person who writes poetry. |
| realm |
a royal kingdom. |
| sadden |
to make or become unhappy or unhappier. |
| theatrical |
of or relating to dramatic performance or the theater. |
| thrive |
to do well or be successful. |
| university |
a large school, where people both learn and do research. A student must finish high school before attending a university. Universities offer several levels of degrees. |
| unlike |
different; not equal. |