| armor |
a suit made of leather, metal, or other strong material, worn to protect the body during battle. |
| bashful |
shy with people; timid. |
| defiant |
showing no respect for authority; refusing to obey. |
| detect |
to discover or notice. |
| explosion |
the act of bursting or the noise made by bursting. |
| festival |
a ceremony or celebration that involves special activities and amusements and often occurs once a year. |
| lighten1 |
to become brighter or less dark in color. |
| mechanical |
made of or having to do with machines. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| preparation |
the act of getting something ready. |
| prowl |
to move around slowly and secretly, like an animal looking for prey. |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| structural |
of or pertaining to construction, to things that are constructed, or to the basic parts that are assembled. |
| weary |
tired in body or mind; fatigued. |
| wonder |
to feel admiration, surprise, or amazement (often followed by "at"). |