| argue |
to give reasons for or against something. |
| bashful |
shy with people; timid. |
| brittle |
easily broken. |
| convenient |
easily used for someone's needs, purposes, or comfort; useful. |
| examination |
a test of skill used to see how much a person knows or can do. |
| initial |
(usually plural) the first letters in a person's name. |
| intelligence |
the ability to learn, reason, and understand. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| lighten1 |
to become brighter or less dark in color. |
| shaggy |
having long, rough hair or something like hair. |
| surpass |
to be greater or larger than; go beyond. |
| tunic |
an article of clothing that is loose and hangs to the knees. Tunics sometimes do not have sleeves and are sometimes belted. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore tunics. |
| underneath |
below or beneath; under. |
| vision |
the ability to see; sight. |
| vocal |
performed by singing. |