| cackle |
sharp, broken laughter. |
| considerate |
thoughtful of the feelings and needs of others. |
| exception |
the act or fact of leaving out. |
| fragrant |
having a pleasant smell. |
| frontier |
a border between two countries, or the area nearby on either side. |
| 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. |
| lurk |
to be hidden; lie in wait. |
| magnetic |
having to do with magnets and the way they work. |
| muffle |
to make quieter by using a covering of some sort. |
| noble |
belonging to a class of people with a high rank or title. |
| quaint |
pleasant in an old-fashioned way. |
| speck |
a small mark or spot. |
| theater |
a building where plays, movies, or concerts are presented. |
| tidings |
(sometimes used with a singular verb) news or information. |
| unfortunate |
having bad luck; unlucky. |