| calculation |
deliberate scheming. |
| cocoon |
a covering made by young insects and some other arthropods to protect themselves while they change from a pupa into an adult. Some spiders make cocoons to hide their eggs. |
| community |
a particular area where a group of people live. |
| describe |
to tell or write about; create a picture of in words. |
| difficulty |
the condition of being hard to do. |
| discomfort |
a condition of being uneasy or in pain. |
| dungeon |
a dark, damp, underground jail. |
| earnings |
money received as pay; wages. |
| guffaw |
a burst of loud or boisterous laughter. |
| intricate |
having many complex parts, angles, or aspects; involved; elaborate. |
| invasion |
an act or instance of invading by an enemy or hostile army. |
| neglect |
an act or instance of not giving enough care or attention to something. |
| plastic |
an artificial substance made from certain kinds of chemicals that can be easily shaped when soft. Plastic is formed into many materials and products. |
| plug |
an object made of cork, rubber, or other material used to block an opening. |
| private |
allowing only certain people to take part in or to know about. |