| basement |
the space in a building that is underground or partly underground. |
| bride |
a woman who is about to be married or was just married. |
| curiosity |
the desire to learn or know. |
| disappearance |
the act of disappearing or the fact of having disappeared. |
| enthusiasm |
a strong interest or excitement in connection with something. |
| era |
a period of time in history. An era often begins or ends with an important event. |
| ideal |
a belief or aim considered to be worthy of honor or respect. |
| invade |
to enter as an enemy, by force, in order to conquer or plunder. |
| medal |
a flat, small piece of metal that has a design or words stamped on it, used as an honor or reward. |
| pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. |
| racial |
having to do with a race of people. |
| range |
the two points or limits between which something can vary, or the distance between the limits. |
| sweeten |
to cause to be sweet or sweeter in taste. |
| text |
the body of a printed work as distinguished from its title, headings, notes, and the like. |
| wring |
to twist and squeeze tightly. |