| bribery |
the act of offering or giving something to a person as a way of getting that person to do a certain thing. |
| brighten |
to become or cause to be enlivened or more cheerful. |
| carrier |
a person who brings or bears something. |
| fiend |
an evil spirit or demon; devil. |
| hurricane |
a powerful storm with heavy rains and winds that blow in a circle at 73 miles per hour or more. |
| ogre |
an ugly giant or monster in folk tales and children's stories. Ogres are said to eat people. |
| pantry |
a small room near a kitchen, for keeping food, dishes, and other supplies. |
| pastime |
an activity that makes the time pass in a pleasant way. |
| plastic |
an artificial substance made from certain kinds of chemicals that can be easily shaped when soft. Plastic is formed into many materials and products. |
| project |
any activity that takes great effort or planning. |
| situation |
state of affairs; circumstances. |
| slight |
small in amount or degree. |
| till1 |
until. |
| victim |
someone who is hurt, injured, or killed by a person, group, or event. |
| wildlife |
animals that live free of humans and are not tamed. |