| appoint |
to name to a particular office or duty. |
| cattle |
large mammals raised on farms or ranches for their milk or meat. Female cattle are called cows. Male cattle are called steers or bulls. Young cattle are called calves. The ox and the yak are kinds of cattle. |
| charity |
something given to a person or persons in need. |
| choke |
to stop or prevent the breathing of by squeezing or blocking the windpipe. |
| dash |
to move swiftly; run rapidly; rush. |
| ledge |
a narrow part like a shelf that comes out of a wall. |
| officer |
a person holding a position of trust and responsibility in a business, organization, or government agency. |
| parallel |
lying or moving in the same direction and being the same distance apart at every point. Parallel lines never meet or cross each other. |
| punctual |
on time; prompt. |
| reluctance |
a state of unwillingness or disinclination, often arising from uncertainty or doubt. |
| selfish |
concerned only with oneself and not concerned about others. |
| slick1 |
having a smooth, shiny, or slippery surface. |
| symbol |
an object or picture that represents something else. |
| treat |
to behave toward in a particular way. |
| wonder |
to feel admiration, surprise, or amazement (often followed by "at"). |