| ancient |
very old; existing for many years. |
| deepen |
to make or become deep or deeper. |
| entire |
having all the parts; whole. |
| estimate |
a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. |
| gruff |
low and harsh. |
| halo |
a circle of light shining around the head of a god, an angel, or a saint in a picture. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| idol |
a statue or image of a god that is used as an object of worship. |
| judgment |
an opinion formed after carefully studying all of the information. |
| lance |
a weapon with a long pole and pointed metal head. |
| phase |
a particular stage in a cycle of development or process of change. |
| purpose |
a reason or plan that guides an action; design or goal. |
| repair |
to put in good condition again after damage has been done; fix. |
| thermometer |
an instrument for measuring temperature. Some thermometers are made of a closed glass tube containing mercury or alcohol that rises or falls as the temperature rises or falls. |
| violent |
acting with great force or ill will. |