| belief |
a strong opinion. |
| deceive |
to cause to believe something that is not true; trick or fool. |
| demon |
an evil spirit; devil. |
| elegant |
fine or rich in quality. |
| expect |
to hope for or look forward to. |
| extend |
to make longer in size; make last longer. |
| lens |
a piece of clear material such as glass that bends light rays passing through it. The surface of a lens is curved to bend light rays toward or away from a central point. |
| pace |
rate of movement. |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| safari |
an expedition for watching or hunting large animals. |
| scrub |
to clean by rubbing hard. |
| snag |
a sharp or jagged projection upon which something can be caught or torn. |
| starch |
a white food substance found in many foods. |
| uppermost |
highest in place, rank, importance, or influence. |
| whereas |
while in contrast. |