| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. |
| choice |
the act or an instance of selecting or picking. |
| crank |
a device that moves things in a circle. Cranks have a lever attached at a right angle to the end of an arm that moves in a circle. Cranks are turned by hand or by another arm that connects to the lever. |
| diagnose |
to determine the identity of (a disease) by examination. |
| excuse |
to forgive or pardon. |
| expert |
someone who knows a great deal about a particular thing. |
| favorite |
a person or thing preferred over others. |
| filth |
material that is dirty, disgusting, or foul. |
| invasion |
an act or instance of invading by an enemy or hostile army. |
| longtime |
having existed or continued over a long period of time. |
| lug |
to pull, lift, or carry with a great effort. |
| splurge |
to spend money ostentatiously. |
| tax |
a sum of money paid to a government, which the government uses to pay for its services to the people and to maintain itself. |
| thrust |
to push or drive with force. |
| unleash |
to set free from or as if from a leash. |