| beware |
to be careful or wary (often used imperatively). |
| carnivorous |
eating the flesh of animals. |
| classical |
having to do with the complex music of the European tradition that is neither folk nor popular music. |
| essentially |
at the core; when the most important part is considered. |
| familiar |
known by many people; easily recognized. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. |
| foe |
one who wishes ill on another; personal enemy. |
| hardy |
able to stand hardship; tough; brave. |
| hoist |
to lift or haul up using a mechanical device. |
| impostor |
a person who cheats or tricks others by pretending to be another person. |
| medium |
middle or average in size or amount. |
| mercy |
kind treatment by someone who has some power over another. |
| rugged |
having a surface that is rough and broken. |
| safari |
an expedition for watching or hunting large animals. |
| tantrum |
a violent, noisy outburst of angry temper. |