| denial |
a statement that something is false. |
| disappear |
to be no longer seen. |
| disc |
any thin, flat, round object, or one that appears flat and round. |
| fee |
an amount of money requested or paid for a service. |
| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. |
| handicap |
anything that makes things harder or keeps one from doing better. |
| largely |
mostly; mainly; to a large extent. |
| paralyze |
to make unable to move or to feel any sensation. |
| partially |
partly; not completely. |
| presidency |
the office, length of service, and jobs of a president. |
| priest |
a person who is authorized by a church to lead prayers and religious services. |
| span |
the stretch or reach between two points. |
| theme |
the main subject or topic. |
| timid |
not bold or confident with other people; shy. |
| twitch |
to move or pull with a quick, sudden motion; jerk. |