| advantage |
a better chance or position; upper hand. |
| boast |
to talk with too much pride; brag. |
| canvas |
heavy, strong cloth made of cotton, linen, or hemp. |
| ceremony |
a formal act or series of acts done in a particular way to honor a special occasion. |
| curse |
a statement of a wish that something bad will happen to someone or something. |
| gleam |
a small or brief flash or beam of light. |
| impatient |
not willing or able to wait calmly. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| project |
any activity that takes great effort or planning. |
| religious |
devoted to the beliefs of a particular religion. |
| scoop |
a tool with a short handle attached to a deep, curved bowl, used to take up food or grain. |
| solo |
a performance by one person. |
| suspicious |
causing questions or doubt. |
| thrift |
wise use and saving of money or other resources. |
| tourist |
a person who is travelling for pleasure. |