| atmosphere |
the gases surrounding the earth or other similar objects in outer space. |
| continent |
one of the earth's seven major areas of land. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
| credit |
the quality or condition of being able to be believed or trusted. |
| crush |
to cause to lose shape or become flat by pressing or squeezing very hard. |
| cycle |
a circle of events that repeats in a regular pattern. |
| flex |
to bend again and again. |
| glum |
in low spirits; sad or gloomy. |
| grenade |
a small bomb that is thrown by hand or shot from a rifle after its fuse is set. |
| invest |
to put into use for the purpose of making money. |
| merchandise |
goods for buying and selling. |
| old-fashioned |
looking or being like past styles, manners, or ways of behaving. |
| researcher |
one who does careful, dedicated study of something in order to gain information about it or solve a problem. |
| solitary |
being, traveling, or living without others; alone. |
| stride |
to walk with long, even steps. |
| sympathy |
kind understanding and concern for others when they are sad, suffering, or having trouble. |