| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. |
| basis |
something that supports and is needed by all the other parts; starting point or foundation. |
| diet |
the food and drink usually eaten and drunk by a person or animal. |
| difficult |
hard to do or understand. |
| flare |
to begin to burn brightly (often followed by "up"). |
| glossary |
a list of unusual or difficult words and their meanings connected with a particular subject or particular piece of writing. A glossary is often placed at the end of a book. |
| headline |
the title to a newspaper article that tells what the article is about. The headline for the most important news is in the largest type on the front page of the paper. |
| intricate |
having many complex parts, angles, or aspects; involved; elaborate. |
| mascot |
an animal, person, or thing that is considered to bring good luck. Mascots are sometimes kept by a sports team. |
| population |
the people who live in an area, considered as a group. |
| racism |
the opinion or belief that a particular race of people is better than another race or races. |
| reservoir |
a place where water is collected and stored. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply. |
| rumor |
a piece of information or a story passed from one person to another without any proof that it is true. |
| tide |
the flowing of water away from or back onto the land. |
| yield |
to give forth or produce. |