| brittle |
easily broken. |
| dangle |
to hang or swing loosely. |
| democratic |
relating to or demonstrating the belief that all people should be treated equally. |
| excellence |
the condition of being very good or outstanding. |
| except |
apart from; not including; but. |
| figure |
a number or other written symbol that is not a letter of the alphabet. |
| 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. |
| graduate |
a person who has finished studying at high school or college. A diploma is given to a graduate to show that all the necessary work has been done. |
| lurk |
to be hidden; lie in wait. |
| nerve |
any of the fibers that carry messages to and from the brain and other parts of the body. Nerves are bundled together into a complicated system that connects all parts of the body to the spinal cord and brain. |
| prowl |
to move around slowly and secretly, like an animal looking for prey. |
| racial |
having to do with a race of people. |
| scoot |
to go with quick, sudden movements. |
| transparent |
letting light pass through and giving a clear view of objects on the other side. |
| vapor |
tiny particles of a liquid or solid in a gas. |