| astound |
to cause surprise or wonder; amaze. |
| brutal |
cruel or savage. |
| deepen |
to make or become deep or deeper. |
| defendant |
a person who is accused or sued in a court of law. |
| dial |
a disk that has numbers and a moving pointer that shows time, weight, speed, or some other measure. |
| dike |
a dam or high wall built to prevent flooding. |
| fiend |
an evil spirit or demon; devil. |
| flatter |
to give too much or false praise; try to please by praising. |
| generous |
willing to give or share; not selfish. |
| knowledge |
understanding; awareness. |
| lounge |
to lie or sit in a lazy way (often followed by "around"). |
| mighty |
having great power, strength, or ability. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| naked |
wearing no clothing; bare. |
| prickle |
a small, sharp, pointed growth or extension, such as a plant thorn. |