dumb [dAm] adj.
If someone is dumb, they are unable to speak.
—► She did not share the secret. She remained silent as if she were dumb.
foe [fou] n.
A foe is an enemy or opponent.
-+ It was hard to believe that anyone could be his foe.
hack [haek] v.
To hack something means to cut it into uneven pieces.
—► My uncle used the ax to hack the tree into many logs.meditate [medateit] V.
To meditate means to focus or think deeply in silence.
—* She liked to meditate for several hours of each day.nick [nik] V.
To nick someone means to cut them slightly with a sharp object.
—► While cutting the carrots, the cook nicked his finger with the edge of his knife.provoke [pravouk] V.
To provoke someone means to annoy them on purpose to cause violence.
—* The older boy provoked Paul by calling him mean names.realm [relm] n.
A realm is any area of activity or interest.
—► He was not very active in the realm of business.reign [rein] n.
A reign is the period of time in which a ruler rules.
-» The emperor’s reign lasted for only two years.rust [rASt] n.
Rust is a red and brown coating on iron objects caused by water and air.
-* The old metal gate would not swing because the hinges were covered in rust.sacred [seikrid] adj.
If something is sacred, then it is worshipped and respected.
-> One religion in India will not harm cows because it believes that they are sacred.