“The Emperor and the Kite”

plotting• planning in secret to

do something, often something evil

• The queen is plotting to hurt the princess.

loyal• constant and

faithful to people or ideas

• The dog is a loyal companion.

neglected• failed to care for or

attend to

• The family neglected to close the safe.

insignificant• lacking in

importance, meaning, size, or worth

• Size is insignificant in this friendship.

encircling• Forming a circle

around; surrounding

• The people are encircling the world.

unyielding• constant and

never-ending; not giving way

• The lines in the road are unyielding.

steely• like steel, as in

strength, hardness, or coldness

• The tiger had a steely look.

twined• twisted around

• The flavors in the lollipop are twined.