| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. |
| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| complex |
difficult to understand. |
| discriminate |
to judge or treat someone unfairly because he or she belongs to a particular group or category of people (usually followed by "against"). |
| dividend |
the number to be divided by another number in math equations. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| favorable |
showing the promise of something good. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| pesky |
(informal) pestering or annoying. |
| revival |
the act or process of renewing or reviving. |
| savanna |
a flat plain covered with grass that also has scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa and other tropical regions. |
| skulk |
to hide or wait in hiding; lurk. |
| spangle |
a small, thin piece of shiny metal used for decoration on clothing. |
| worthwhile |
valuable enough to be worth doing. |
| wretched |
characterized by or causing misery and suffering. |