| ancient |
very old; existing for many years. |
| carrier |
a person who brings or bears something. |
| communicate |
to make known. |
| desperate |
not caring about danger because of great need. |
| dramatically |
to a large or impressive degree; sharply; significantly. |
| gory |
extremely violent, with great bloodshed. |
| lag |
to fall behind an expected pace. |
| mercy |
kind treatment by someone who has some power over another. |
| motherhood |
the state of being a female parent. |
| nudge |
to push gently or touch with the elbow to attract attention. |
| pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. |
| public |
of, for, or having to do with all members of a community; not private. |
| select |
preferred over others. |
| therapy |
treatment meant to cure a disease or heal an injury. |
| violent |
acting with great force or ill will. |