| accidental |
happening by chance; not planned or expected. |
| appeal |
a serious and sincere request for help. |
| avoid |
to keep away from. |
| civic |
of or having to do with citizens or citizenship. |
| client |
one who pays for the services of another. |
| crutch |
a support used to help injured people walk. A crutch is a pole with a padded top that rests under the arm. |
| horrify |
to cause feelings of fear and repulsion in; frighten; shock. |
| imaginary |
existing only in the mind. |
| inspection |
an official review or examination. |
| journal |
a record of a person's experiences, thoughts, or daily events; diary. |
| loft |
an open space or room just under the roof; attic. |
| mattress |
a large pad that supports the body while sleeping, made of a strong fabric filled with soft material such as cotton, hair, straw, or foam rubber. |
| poetry |
short pieces of writing, in general, that use special rhythm, imaginative language, and often rhyme to create beauty or express unique thoughts and feelings. |
| stout |
having physical strength; sturdy; thick. |
| swift |
moving or able to move very rapidly. |