| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| attraction |
the act or power of drawing things or people near. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| enliven |
to cause to be lively or cheerful. |
| handicraft |
skill at making things by hand. |
| inanimate |
not having or showing the characteristics associated with life; lifeless. |
| ingenious |
clever or creative in setting up or working through problems. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| marvel |
a thing, person, or event that causes wonder or amazement. |
| narrator |
a person or character who tells a story. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
| satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
| so-called |
improperly or incorrectly called. |
| unacceptable |
not approved of or permissible because of not meeting certain standards or expectations. |