| affair |
an event, matter, or happening. |
| decade |
a unit of time equal to ten years. |
| decrease |
to become less or smaller. |
| foundation |
the basis of something such as an action, substance, structure, or opinion. |
| hermit |
a person who lives alone and away from others. Often a person becomes a hermit in order to lead a religious life. |
| independent |
not ruled by another; ruling oneself. |
| instruction |
the act of giving knowledge; teaching. |
| lantern |
a case or container that is made of a material through which a light can shine and be protected. |
| latitude |
the distance between the equator and a point north or south on the earth's surface. This distance is measured in degrees. |
| literature |
writings that have lasting value. Literature includes stories, poems, plays, and essays. |
| nonprofit |
of a business, not established to make more money than is necessary to pay employees and to remain in operation. |
| perch1 |
to rest or come to rest on a branch or bar. |
| secure |
to make a place safe from unwanted entrance or attack. |
| stammer |
to speak in an anxious or uncertain way. People who stammer often repeat sounds and stop between words. |
| trophy |
something given to recognize a win or other accomplishment; award. |