| adaptable |
abed to be changed in order to serve a different purpose or work in a new way. |
| complexion |
the natural color and condition of the skin, especially of the face. |
| counterfeit |
made to look like something real in order to cheat people. |
| drab |
not bright; dull. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| grieve |
to feel great sadness; mourn. |
| import |
something that is brought in from another country and usually sold as merchandise. |
| indirect |
not in a straight line, course, or route. |
| mince |
to cut into very small, fine pieces. |
| monitor |
to observe in order to check on. |
| motherly |
of or like a female parent. |
| odyssey |
an extended, wandering journey of adventure or quest. |
| similarly |
in the same way or in the same amount. |
| sincerity |
a thorough and genuine honesty; candor; earnestness. |
| taut |
tightly drawn, pulled, or stretched; not loose. |