| curtsy |
a gesture of the body that shows respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. A curtsy is usually made by women and girls. |
| dissolve |
to mix completely with liquid. |
| endeavor |
to make an effort; try; strive. |
| fatal |
causing or able to cause death. |
| fowl |
a bird such as a chicken that is raised for its eggs or meat. Ducks, geese, and turkeys are also domestic fowl. |
| glossary |
a list of unusual or difficult words and their meanings connected with a particular subject or particular piece of writing. A glossary is often placed at the end of a book. |
| hygiene |
the practice of keeping clean to stay healthy and prevent disease. |
| perch1 |
to rest or come to rest on a branch or bar. |
| pursuit |
the act of following or chasing. |
| reluctant |
not willing or enthusiastic. |
| shock1 |
a sudden and powerful scare; an upset of the mind or feelings. |
| stagger |
to walk or stand in an unsteady way or with a need for support. |
| submit |
to offer to another to look at. |
| suburban |
of or having to do with communities that are near a city and where people who work in the city often live. |
| unsuccessful |
not resulting in or achieving the desired goal. |