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. |
continent |
one of the earth's seven major areas of land. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
fortunate |
lucky; blessed. |
glide |
to move smoothly and without effort. |
handy |
nearby; easy to reach and use. |
prank |
a teasing trick; stunt. |
ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
repel |
to ward off or force back. |
sift |
to spread or sprinkle using a sieve or as though using a sieve. |
stew |
to cook by boiling slowly in a closed pot. |
traffic |
the movement of people or vehicles along a sidewalk, road, or other route of travel. |
translation |
writing or speech that has been changed from one language to another. |
unity |
the condition of being united or of acting as one. |
whine |
to make a long, high cry that expresses pain, complaint, or fear. |
wreath |
a band of flowers or leaves woven or twisted together in the shape of a circle and used as a symbol or decoration. |