peninsula – n. a piece of land surrounded by water on most sides and connected to a larger piece of land

atrocity – n. a very cruel or terrible act or action usually involving death

deliver – v. to take something to a person or place; to do what you say

elderly – n. older adults

negative – adj. showing refusal or denial

commit – v. to carry out; to promise

reconciliation – n. the act of causing two people or groups to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement

blossom – n. the flower of a plant