| alongside |
by the side of; next to; beside. |
| barb |
a small, sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like. |
| clutter |
to fill or litter with a messy collection of things. |
| commission |
the act of performing or carrying out (something); the act of committing. |
| concussion |
a violent shaking or heavy blow; shock. |
| defeat |
to win a victory over; beat in a game or battle. |
| distress |
a state of great need or trouble. |
| exploration |
the act of investigating or examining. |
| graduation |
the act or process of graduating. |
| grope |
to feel about or feel one's way with the hands. |
| observer |
one who watches or listens. |
| reputation |
the level of respect with which a person is thought of by others. |
| scuffle |
to take part in a brief, confused fight. |
| timetable |
a schedule that lists the times at which certain events take place. People read timetables to find out when trains, buses, or airplanes will arrive or leave. |
| transform |
to change the form, look, or shape of. |