| chuckle |
to laugh softly or in a quiet manner. |
| democracy |
a form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives. |
| explain |
to make clear in speech or writing; show in detail. |
| fertile |
producing or able to produce farm crops or other plant life. |
| harmful |
causing or likely to cause harm; dangerous. |
| location |
place or position. |
| murmur |
to make a soft, muffled, continuous sound. |
| neutral |
not taking any side in an argument or contest. |
| peasant |
a member of the class of farm workers and small farmers in Europe and Asia. |
| plunge |
to thrust into something soft or liquid. |
| rely |
to trust or depend (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| retailer |
a person or business or who sells goods directly to the public. |
| swamp |
a wet, low area of land that is usually covered with water; bog; marsh. |
| torture |
the intentional causing of great physical or emotional pain to a person or animal. |
| touch |
to put one's hand or fingers on in order to feel. |