| cell |
a tiny unit of plant or animal life, having a nucleus and surrounded by a very thin membrane. |
| comfort |
to give relief from a painful or difficult situation; soothe. |
| distress |
a state of great need or trouble. |
| flare |
to begin to burn brightly (often followed by "up"). |
| laughter |
the act or sound of laughing. |
| majestic |
having majesty; grand; splendid; noble. |
| measurement |
the specific size of something, given in units. |
| militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
| opponent |
one who fights, plays, or takes a position against another. |
| sake |
reason; purpose. |
| slack |
not tight; hanging loose; drooping. |
| squawk |
to give a harsh scream. |
| thoughtful |
having or showing careful thought. |
| trench |
a deep, narrow ditch. |
| vertical |
straight up and down; upright. |