| authentic |
real, genuine, or true. |
| burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| gale |
a strong wind of about thirty to sixty miles per hour. |
| illustrate |
to explain or make clear by giving examples. |
| insurgent |
one who uses armed force to rebel against one's own government. |
| lust |
a strong desire for something (usually followed by "for"). |
| miser |
a greedy, stingy person who lives in a poor way in order to save money. |
| narrative |
a story, description, or account of events. |
| preach |
to give a talk on religion that is used to teach; give a sermon. |
| predatory |
living on the flesh of other animals. |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |
| transcontinental |
going or reaching across a continent. |
| transformative |
effecting a significant change in the nature, character, or behavior of a person or group. |