| academy |
a private school or a school that offers special training. |
| apply |
to make use of or put to use. |
| bravery |
the quality or condition of not feeling fear; courage. |
| budge |
to change or begin to change position slightly. |
| colony |
a place where a group of people come to settle which is under the control of their home country. |
| continent |
one of the earth's seven major areas of land. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
| crook |
something bent, curved, or hooked. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| puny |
very small or weak; feeble. |
| retire |
to give up a job or career. |
| shine |
to give off or reflect light. |
| squirm |
to twist the body about; wriggle. |
| talent |
a natural skill or ability. |
| update |
to provide (someone) with new or current information. |
| valuable |
worth a lot of money. |