| competition |
the process or act of trying to win. |
| dampen |
to make moist or slightly wet. |
| manufacturer |
a company that makes things in large quantities, usually in a factory and using machines. |
| merriment |
lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. |
| receipt |
the act or fact of receiving. |
| resident |
a person who lives in a particular place. |
| ripen |
to become or cause to become ripe or ready. |
| sliver |
a small, thin splinter of wood or glass that has broken off. |
| smash |
to break into small pieces by hitting, throwing, or dropping, often making a loud noise. |
| socket |
an opening into which something fits or is put. |
| spouse |
a husband or wife in a marriage. |
| stride |
to walk with long, even steps. |
| stunt1 |
to stop or slow the growth of. |
| tension |
the act of stretching or state of being stretched; strain. |
| twilight |
the faint light in the sky when the sun is below the horizon before sunrise and after sunset. |