GLOSSARY
characters(ka-rak-turz) n. people or animals in a story or play
Many times in Greek myths the characters are gods.
(cum-pēt) v. to try to do better than another person
These athletes compete against each other in speed skating.
(kun-tent) adj. happy with what you have; not wanting more
King Midas should have been content to live in a big castle.
(kow-boi) n. a person who takes care of cattle
Here you see a cowboy riding a bull.
(kul-chur) n. ways of life, including food, music, and language
People with different cultures live together in the Southwest.
(dē-klaird) v. spoken clearly and with strength
These people declared what they wanted.