| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. |
| diagnose |
to determine the identity of (a disease) by examination. |
| exam |
a short form of a word that means a test given at school or a physical checkup. |
| grenade |
a small bomb that is thrown by hand or shot from a rifle after its fuse is set. |
| hasten |
to move or act with speed; hurry. |
| intense |
having a very great degree of something, such as heat, or being in a very great degree or state. |
| network |
a system that involves a number of persons or groups. |
| nuzzle |
to touch, push, or rub the nose against. |
| organization |
the quality of being carefully arranged or ordered. |
| preserve |
to protect from being hurt or harmed. |
| previous |
coming just before another. |
| puncture |
a small hole caused by a sharp object. |
| requirement |
something that is needed or necessary. |
| sputter |
to spit out saliva or bits of food while speaking in a fast or excited way. |
| whisk |
to brush off or carry off with, or as though with, a quick, light sweep of the hand or a brush. |