| apparently |
judging from all available information or visible evidence; seemingly. |
| brace |
to support, hold steady, or prop up. |
| choke |
to stop or prevent the breathing of by squeezing or blocking the windpipe. |
| classical |
having to do with the complex music of the European tradition that is neither folk nor popular music. |
| cosmetic |
a preparation used on the face or body to make the person wearing it look more attractive. Lipstick, nail polish, and powder are cosmetics. |
| coward |
a person who does not have the courage to face danger, pain, or something difficult. |
| denial |
a statement that something is false. |
| fund |
a supply of money or other resources that is held for a particular purpose. |
| instruction |
the act of giving knowledge; teaching. |
| itch |
to have a tingling feeling on the skin that causes a desire to scratch. |
| preparation |
the act of getting something ready. |
| quench |
to satisfy. |
| satisfaction |
a pleasant feeling that comes from completing something and doing it well. |
| shorten |
to make shorter. |
| society |
all human beings considered together. |