| boast |
to talk with too much pride; brag. |
| decoration |
something used to decorate or to make something else more beautiful. |
| defeat |
to win a victory over; beat in a game or battle. |
| glossary |
a list of unusual or difficult words and their meanings connected with a particular subject or particular piece of writing. A glossary is often placed at the end of a book. |
| greed |
a great desire for more wealth and possessions than one needs or deserves. |
| guzzle |
to drink or eat very quickly and in a large amount, as if greedy or in great need. |
| orphan |
a child whose parents have died. |
| rare1 |
not often found or seen; not common. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| soul |
the part of human beings separate from the physical body that is thought of as the center of feeling, thought, and spirit. |
| sulk |
to express anger or bad humor by being silent or distant. |
| tentacle |
a long thin body part on the head or around the mouth of some animals. Tentacles are used for feeling or taking hold of things. |
| terrorism |
the use of violence or fear by a political group as a way of forcing others to meet its demands. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |
| vine |
a plant having a long, thin, woody stem that climbs up a support or creeps along the ground. |