astonish |
to fill with great surprise or amazement. |
comparison |
the act of deciding, saying, or showing how two or more things are the same or different. |
exclaim |
to speak suddenly and with strong feeling. |
explanation |
the act or process of making clear in speech or writing. |
financial |
having to do with money or those whose job is to manage money. |
glory |
great honor, praise, or fame. |
heed |
to give one's attention to; listen to; take notice of. |
involved |
complicated because made up of many different connected parts or steps; intricate; complex. |
militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
myth |
a story or group of stories that form part of the traditional knowledge of a society. Myths often use imaginative plots and characters to explain how the world began and why nature and people behave the way they do. |
operate |
to work or run. |
plug |
an object made of cork, rubber, or other material used to block an opening. |
satisfy |
to give what is wanted or needed. |
shrivel |
to cause to wrinkle or become smaller. |
smother |
to kill by not allowing enough air; suffocate. |