| captain |
a leader. |
| championship |
the position or title of champion. |
| depart |
to leave; go away. |
| dessert |
a sweet food served at the end of a meal. |
| emphasis |
special importance. |
| encourage |
to give hope or courage to; give confidence to. |
| fee |
an amount of money requested or paid for a service. |
| fleece |
the wool of an animal, usually a sheep. |
| flick |
a sharp, light snap or blow. |
| gradual |
happening by degrees that are small and even. |
| lessen |
to become or make smaller in amount or size. |
| monopolize |
to get or keep sole control of; have for oneself alone; take over. |
| protest |
an expression of being against something; objection; complaint. |
| tantrum |
a violent, noisy outburst of angry temper. |
| thatch |
straw, palm leaves, or other dried plant material used as a roof covering. |