| competitive |
having a strong desire to win or do better than others in almost every situation. |
| gradual |
happening by degrees that are small and even. |
| halo |
a circle of light shining around the head of a god, an angel, or a saint in a picture. |
| intelligent |
having a great ability to reason and understand. |
| ledge |
a narrow part like a shelf that comes out of a wall. |
| loop |
the rounded shape made when a piece of string, ribbon, or rope is crossed back over itself or tied so that it forms a circle. |
| magnificent |
very grand in size or splendid in beauty. |
| overrule |
to rule or decide against. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| runt |
a dog, pig, or other animal that is the smallest of a litter. |
| supplier |
a person or organization that sells or provides items and services to others. |
| surgery |
an operation done by a surgeon. |
| tentacle |
a long thin body part on the head or around the mouth of some animals. Tentacles are used for feeling or taking hold of things. |
| transport |
the act of carrying or moving from one place to another. |
| trustworthy |
worthy or deserving of trust and confidence; steadily dependable; reliable. |