| continent |
one of the earth's seven major areas of land. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
| declaration |
an official or formal announcement or proclamation, or the document containing it. |
| dense |
having parts very close together with little space between. |
| detail |
a small item; a particular. |
| dismiss |
to send away or allow to go away. |
| envelop |
to cover, wrap, enclose, or surround. |
| excellent |
very good or much better than others. |
| fate |
the power that is often believed to decide what will happen in human life or history. |
| gully |
a deep cut or ditch in the land made by running water. |
| pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. |
| responsibility |
something for which a person is responsible; duty. |
| sleek |
smooth or shiny. |
| valley |
a long area of low land between mountains or hills. A stream or river often runs through a valley. |
| wither |
to dry up or wilt. |
| wring |
to twist and squeeze tightly. |