| apology |
a statement that one is sorry for something. |
| astonish |
to fill with great surprise or amazement. |
| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. |
| carnivore |
an animal that eats the flesh of other animals. |
| counsel |
help or advice given by an authority or wise person. |
| darken |
to make more shadowy or less light. |
| desperate |
not caring about danger because of great need. |
| economic |
having to do with the money system. |
| flee |
to run away or escape. |
| gleam |
a small or brief flash or beam of light. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| poetry |
short pieces of writing, in general, that use special rhythm, imaginative language, and often rhyme to create beauty or express unique thoughts and feelings. |
| tax |
a sum of money paid to a government, which the government uses to pay for its services to the people and to maintain itself. |
| therapist |
one who specializes in treating people with psychological, emotional, or social problems. |
| vary |
to change; to make different. |