| connection |
the fact of being related; relationship or association. |
| convince |
to cause to believe or accept (often followed by "of"). |
| design |
a plan or outline showing how something is to be built or carried out, or the way that something is put together or appears in the end because of the way it was planned. |
| despite |
in spite of; regardless of. |
| occurrence |
an event that takes place; incident. |
| prickly |
full of small, sharp points. |
| rehearse |
to practice for a show, play, concert, or other performance. |
| retire |
to give up a job or career. |
| smash |
to break into small pieces by hitting, throwing, or dropping, often making a loud noise. |
| spouse |
a husband or wife in a marriage. |
| stubborn |
not willing to accept change, help, or control; obstinate. |
| stumble |
to trip or lose one's balance in walking or running. |
| token |
a symbol that stands for something larger and greater in value |
| university |
a large school, where people both learn and do research. A student must finish high school before attending a university. Universities offer several levels of degrees. |
| wander |
to move about with no purpose, aim, or plan; roam. |