| assure |
to say to with force or conviction. |
| barge |
a large, long boat with a flat bottom used for carrying freight. |
| bulk |
a large size or mass. |
| community |
a particular area where a group of people live. |
| fright |
strong fear caused by sudden danger. |
| fringe |
an edge of hanging threads, yarn, or strips of leather used to decorate clothing or drapes. |
| gradual |
happening by degrees that are small and even. |
| intelligence |
the ability to learn, reason, and understand. |
| perfume |
a liquid, made from flowers, herbs, or other substances that has a pleasant smell. Perfume is put on the body. |
| pneumonia |
a serious disease in which the lungs become swollen and painful and fill with liquid. Pneumonia is caused by viruses or bacteria. |
| resume |
to start again after stopping. |
| stash |
to hide or store secretly (sometimes followed by "away"). |
| suggestion |
a comment that offers an idea about what could be done. |
| upper |
higher in place, rank, position, or level. |
| worth |
good or important enough for. |