| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. |
| classify |
to put or order into groups of similar things. |
| condemn |
to call wrong, evil, or inadequate; strongly disapprove of. |
| conquest |
the act or process of overcoming or defeating. |
| depression |
a state of deep sadness or hopelessness that can persist for months or years and is not necessarily triggered by any particular external events. |
| flammable |
able to catch on fire easily. |
| intervention |
the act of interfering so as to prevent something from happening |
| levee |
an embankment built to keep river water from flooding the land. |
| literacy |
the state of being able to read or write. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| obsolete |
no longer in use. |
| odyssey |
an extended, wandering journey of adventure or quest. |
| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. |
| trio |
a group of three people who sing or play musical instruments together. |