| brutal |
cruel or savage. |
| copper |
a reddish brown metal that is one of the chemical elements. Copper is used to make pipes, because it does not easily rust. It is used to make wires, because it is an excellent conductor of electricity. It can be combined with other metals to make alloys such as brass and bronze. |
| drought |
a long period with little or no rain. |
| feud |
anger, unfriendliness, or fighting between families or other related groups that lasts for a long time. |
| fragment |
a broken-off or incomplete part. |
| lifeline |
an anchored line or rope thrown to support a person in danger of drowning or falling. |
| manage |
to direct or control. |
| master |
to become skilled in or expert at. |
| romantic |
causing or showing thoughts and feelings of love. |
| rural |
having to do with country life. |
| several |
being an amount that is more than "a few" but less than "many." |
| structure |
a thing made up of a number of parts joined together in a certain way. |
| tend1 |
to be likely; usually do. |
| vendor |
someone who sells. |
| vice |
wicked, evil, or criminal behavior. |