| astonish |
to fill with great surprise or amazement. |
| control |
to use power to manage or command. |
| gimmick |
a clever device or idea whose only purpose is to get a customer's attention. |
| goblin |
a small, ugly creature in fairy tales that does evil or mischief to humans. |
| heir |
a person who receives or has the right to receive another person's property or title after that person's death. |
| hurl |
to throw with force. |
| leisure |
freedom from work or other duties that take time and effort; free time. |
| necessary |
needed; essential. |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. |
| permit |
to allow (someone or something) to go into or be in a place. |
| privacy |
the condition of being alone or away from the view of other people. |
| receptacle |
a container for receiving and keeping something. |
| refer |
to send or direct to a source for help. |
| situation |
state of affairs; circumstances. |
| valley |
a long area of low land between mountains or hills. A stream or river often runs through a valley. |