| canvas |
heavy, strong cloth made of cotton, linen, or hemp. |
| chamber |
a room. |
| cram |
to fill with more than can be easily held. |
| density |
the state or condition of having parts very close together with little space between. |
| examine |
to look at closely and carefully. |
| global |
having to do with the whole earth. |
| mutant |
a life form whose genes are different from those of its parents. A mutant has new traits or characteristics that it can pass on to its offspring. |
| nickname |
a name given to a person, place, or thing in place of the real name. |
| prickle |
a small, sharp, pointed growth or extension, such as a plant thorn. |
| religious |
devoted to the beliefs of a particular religion. |
| represent |
to stand for or be a sign of. |
| republic |
a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. |
| sizable |
of large size or quantity; big. |
| vessel |
a hollow container for liquids. |
| whether |
used to introduce one choice or alternative. |