| bless |
to make holy by religious ritual. |
| choke |
to stop or prevent the breathing of by squeezing or blocking the windpipe. |
| deception |
the act of causing someone to believe something that is not true. |
| grove |
a small group of trees. |
| harsh |
rough or not pleasing to the eyes, ears, or other senses. |
| majestic |
having majesty; grand; splendid; noble. |
| perch1 |
to rest or come to rest on a branch or bar. |
| possession |
the act or condition of having or owning something. |
| prevent |
to keep or stop from happening. |
| reluctant |
not willing or enthusiastic. |
| republic |
a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. |
| respond |
to answer or give a reply, in words or otherwise. |
| shorten |
to make shorter. |
| squall |
a sudden, powerful wind that moves in suddenly. Squalls usually bring rain, snow, or sleet. |
| whisk |
to brush off or carry off with, or as though with, a quick, light sweep of the hand or a brush. |