| dramatic |
of or having to do with the theater and plays. |
| fury |
very wild anger; rage; frenzy. |
| geography |
the physical features of an area on the earth's surface. |
| gloomy |
dim or dark. |
| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. |
| gruesome |
frightening in a disgusting way; horrible. |
| invent |
to think of, come up with, or create something new. |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| perimeter |
the boundary or border of a figure or area. |
| remarkable |
unusual or exceptional. |
| robe |
a long, loose gown worn at certain ceremonies. |
| seize |
to take hold of in a quick, forceful way; grab. |
| surgeon |
a medical doctor who does surgery. |
| vacant |
without activity or contents; empty. |
| whoop |
a loud, high-pitched shout or cry. |