| agriculture |
the science and work of raising crops and farm animals; farming. |
| allegiance |
loyalty or dedication to a person, country, or belief. |
| assure |
to say to with force or conviction. |
| awkward |
without physical skill or grace; clumsy. |
| compete |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get. |
| demonstrate |
to explain or describe, especially by modeling or using many examples. |
| fatal |
causing or able to cause death. |
| 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. |
| grim |
stern or harsh. |
| monopolize |
to get or keep sole control of; have for oneself alone; take over. |
| pouch |
a sturdy bag or sack of any size that is used to carry things. |
| reward |
something of value that is promised to someone for good work or a good deed. |
| stuffy |
not having enough fresh air. |
| tinge |
to give a slight color to. |
| venture |
an activity or undertaking in which there is risk or the result is not certain. |