| award |
to give as a prize or honor. |
| bewitch |
to enchant or cast a spell over with magic or as if with magic. |
| cancer |
a disease in which certain cells divide and grow much faster than they normally do. |
| combat |
fighting, especially against an enemy in war. |
| complicate |
to make more difficult to do or understand. |
| hydrant |
an upright pipe with a valve from which water can be drawn from a water main. |
| inflation |
an increase in the average price level. |
| irrigate |
to supply with water by artificial means from a natural source of water. |
| jab |
to poke with a pointed object. |
| mutter |
to speak in a low tone that is hard to understand; mumble. |
| pause |
a short stop. |
| shade |
darkness caused by light rays being blocked. |
| skill |
the power or ability to perform a task well, especially because of training or practice. |
| smear |
to spread or apply on or over a surface. |
| whereas |
while in contrast. |