| audition |
a performance that tests the ability of an actor, musician, or dancer. |
| axis |
a real or imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns. |
| combat |
fighting, especially against an enemy in war. |
| conflict |
to disagree strongly; differ. |
| display |
anything put out in order to be seen by others. |
| distinguish |
to tell apart by seeing differences (often followed by "from"). |
| embarrassed |
feeling uncomfortable because of shame or receiving too much attention from others. |
| fate |
the power that is often believed to decide what will happen in human life or history. |
| 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. |
| halo |
a circle of light shining around the head of a god, an angel, or a saint in a picture. |
| lever |
a basic tool used to lift or pry things open. A crowbar is one type of lever. |
| priest |
a person who is authorized by a church to lead prayers and religious services. |
| prospect |
something that is expected or very likely to happen. |
| shorten |
to make shorter. |
| vendor |
someone who sells. |