| ambition |
a strong desire to become famous, rich, or to reach a goal. |
| canvas |
heavy, strong cloth made of cotton, linen, or hemp. |
| defense |
the act of protecting or guarding. |
| flick |
a sharp, light snap or blow. |
| idle |
not active or in use; not working. |
| likelihood |
how probable it is that something will happen. |
| motherhood |
the state of being a female parent. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| museum |
a building where collections of objects that are important to history, art, or science are kept and shown to the public. |
| period |
a section of time with a set beginning and end. |
| rapid |
happening in a short or brief time. |
| sputter |
to spit out saliva or bits of food while speaking in a fast or excited way. |
| subject |
the topic of what is said, written, or studied. |
| support |
to bear. |
| whine |
to make a long, high cry that expresses pain, complaint, or fear. |