| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| angle |
the figure made by two lines coming from a single point. |
| desert2 |
to leave behind even though it is one's duty to stay; abandon. |
| determination |
the quality of having a firm goal or being determined. |
| encourage |
to give hope or courage to; give confidence to. |
| explode |
to burst because of too much pressure inside. |
| fang |
a long, pointed tooth. Some animals use their fangs to hold and tear prey. Some snakes have hollow fangs through which they inject poison. |
| filthy |
very dirty or foul; nasty. |
| knit |
to make by knitting. |
| merriment |
lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. |
| remarkable |
unusual or exceptional. |
| retirement |
the time of one's life after one has stopped working permanently. |
| shawl |
a piece of fabric that is worn over the shoulders or around the head and shoulders. It is larger and heavier than a scarf. |
| shock1 |
a sudden and powerful scare; an upset of the mind or feelings. |
| slobber |
to let liquid, especially saliva, dribble from the mouth; drool. |