| absorb |
to take in or soak up. |
| audition |
a performance that tests the ability of an actor, musician, or dancer. |
| baffle |
to confuse; puzzle. |
| barge |
a large, long boat with a flat bottom used for carrying freight. |
| communicate |
to make known. |
| coward |
a person who does not have the courage to face danger, pain, or something difficult. |
| nectar |
a sweet liquid a plant makes that attracts insects and birds. |
| react |
to act, or feel a certain way, in response to something. |
| scowl |
to make an angry frown. |
| screw |
a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it. A screw can be driven into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head. |
| stale |
having lost its taste or moisture; not fresh. |
| static |
without motion; fixed. |
| thoughtful |
having or showing careful thought. |
| violence |
the causing of pain or harm, usually intentionally but sometimes because of loss of mental control. |
| widely |
over a large area. |