| advantage |
a better chance or position; upper hand. |
| bargain |
an agreement that contains the terms of a transaction or exchange. |
| brighten |
to become or cause to be enlivened or more cheerful. |
| brim |
the top edge of a hollow object such as a cup; rim. |
| columnist |
a writer who regularly writes opinion or comments on a particular subject for a newspaper or magazine. |
| custom |
a way of acting that is usual or accepted for a person or a social group. |
| guzzle |
to drink or eat very quickly and in a large amount, as if greedy or in great need. |
| jerk |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. |
| laughter |
the act or sound of laughing. |
| lipstick |
a cosmetic for coloring the lips. It usually comes in stick form inside a tube. |
| mob |
a large crowd of angry or excited people. |
| patriotic |
feeling or showing love for and loyalty to one's country. |
| reservoir |
a place where water is collected and stored. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply. |
| transform |
to change the form, look, or shape of. |
| youth |
the quality or state of being young. |