antiques (an-TEEKZ)—old objects that are valuable because they are rare or beautiful

asylum (uh-SYE-luhm)—a hospital or jail for the mentally ill

Batarang (BAT-uh-rang)—a metal, bat-shaped object that is thrown as a weapon or tool

buff (BUHF)—someone who collects, or knows a lot about, something specific

corridor (KOR-uh-dur)—a long hallway

cringed (KRINJD)—shrank or flinched in fear

full-fledged (FUHL-FLEJD)—of full rank or standing

menacing (MEN-iss-ing)—threatening, intimidating, or dangerous

mentor (MEN-tor)—a wise teacher or role model

titanium (ty-TAY-nee-uhm)—a silver colored, very hard kind of metal

villain (VIL-uhn)—a wicked or evil person