| authority |
the right or power to give orders, make decisions, or control people. |
| chapel |
a small building, or a room in a larger building, used for worship. |
| compare |
to note or describe the similarities or differences of. |
| determination |
the quality of having a firm goal or being determined. |
| expertise |
a high level of knowledge or skill. |
| lunge |
a sudden movement toward something; thrust, leap, or dive. |
| media |
the means of distributing information to large numbers of people, through newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. |
| meek |
doing what others want; not standing up for oneself; tame. |
| pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. |
| scarcely |
almost not; just barely. |
| security |
freedom from fear or danger; safety. |
| snout |
the front part of an animal's head that sticks out. The snout includes the nose, mouth, and jaws. |
| stout |
having physical strength; sturdy; thick. |
| token |
a symbol that stands for something larger and greater in value |
| whisk |
to brush off or carry off with, or as though with, a quick, light sweep of the hand or a brush. |