| carnivore |
an animal that eats the flesh of other animals. |
| casual |
happening by chance; not planned. |
| core |
the hard center part of certain fruits. |
| cruise |
to travel at the same speed for a while. |
| dormitory |
a building with many bedrooms, often lived in by students. Many colleges have dormitories. |
| entire |
having all the parts; whole. |
| excellence |
the condition of being very good or outstanding. |
| expand |
to make larger or wider. |
| fiction |
writing that tells a story made up in a writer's imagination. Fiction is usually written in prose, not poetry. Novels, short stories, and tales are pieces of fiction. |
| flaw |
a fault or defect. |
| immigration |
the act of coming to live permanently in a new country. |
| mighty |
having great power, strength, or ability. |
| sow1 |
to plant or scatter in or over the ground. |
| theme |
the main subject or topic. |
| tug |
to pull at in a strong way. |