| although |
in spite of the fact that; even though. |
| clutch |
to keep in a firm grasp; hold tightly; grip. |
| growth |
the process of becoming larger through natural development. |
| headquarters |
(used with a singular or plural verb) the main office of any organization. |
| itch |
to have a tingling feeling on the skin that causes a desire to scratch. |
| metropolis |
a large city. |
| necessary |
needed; essential. |
| occurrence |
an event that takes place; incident. |
| perch1 |
to rest or come to rest on a branch or bar. |
| royal |
of or having to do with a king or queen, or any members of their family. |
| safari |
an expedition for watching or hunting large animals. |
| shine |
to give off or reflect light. |
| sue |
to start a lawsuit against in a court of law; prosecute. |
| till1 |
until. |
| unison |
(used with "in") speaking all at the same time, or singing at the same time in the same pitch. |