| academy |
a private school or a school that offers special training. |
| apology |
a statement that one is sorry for something. |
| approach |
the act of coming near. |
| ban |
to forbid or have an official rule against; prohibit. |
| complain |
to express pain, sadness, or unhappy feelings about something. |
| involved |
complicated because made up of many different connected parts or steps; intricate; complex. |
| religion |
a set of beliefs about how the universe was made and what its purpose is. Religion usually involves worship of a god or gods, and the belief in certain ideas about right and wrong behavior. |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| rugged |
having a surface that is rough and broken. |
| sift |
to spread or sprinkle using a sieve or as though using a sieve. |
| sleek |
smooth or shiny. |
| strengthen |
to make or grow strong or stronger. |
| vacant |
without activity or contents; empty. |
| various |
of different kinds; diverse. |
| widen |
to make or become broader. |