| A | B |
| abolish | to put an end to. |
| appeal | a strong request for something; a quality that attracts people. |
| brittle | easily broken. |
| condemn | to criticize as wrong; to judge as guilty. |
| descend | to move to a lower place; to be handed down. |
| dictator | a leader who has total power. |
| expand | to open up, make or grow larger. |
| famine | a severe shortage of food over a large area. |
| portable | easily moved or carried. |
| prey | an animal hunted as food for another. |
| thrifty | careful about spending money. |
| visual | having to do with sight or seeing. |