| cackle |
sharp, broken laughter. |
| erect |
upright in posture or position. |
| except |
apart from; not including; but. |
| fiction |
writing that tells a story made up in a writer's imagination. Fiction is usually written in prose, not poetry. Novels, short stories, and tales are pieces of fiction. |
| flaw |
a fault or defect. |
| frequency |
the number of times something happens within a certain period of time. |
| humble |
not proud; modest. |
| perimeter |
the boundary or border of a figure or area. |
| relative |
a person who belongs to the same family as someone else. |
| repel |
to ward off or force back. |
| startle |
to cause to move suddenly. |
| thoughtful |
having or showing careful thought. |
| tournament |
a contest of skill including a series of games where those who lose one game may no longer take part. |
| viewer |
one who watches, especially a person who watches television. |
| wreck |
an action or event that results in great or total destruction. |