| confusion |
the state of not understanding clearly or of being mixed up. |
| creature |
a living person or animal. |
| encyclopedia |
a book or set of books that has information on a wide variety of subjects, or on many aspects of one subject. |
| inflation |
an increase in the average price level. |
| loft |
an open space or room just under the roof; attic. |
| mingle |
to come together or join with other people. |
| occur |
to take place; happen. |
| prairie |
a large area of fertile land covered with grass. |
| shrill |
having a high, sharp sound. |
| stage |
a raised platform used for concerts, plays, talks, and other performances. |
| thrash |
to give a beating to; whip. |
| tuft |
a group or clump of long strands that are attached at one end and loose at the other. Yarn, hair, and grass are some strands that can form tufts. |
| upper |
higher in place, rank, position, or level. |
| whiff |
a faint smell carried on the air. |
| wield |
to handle and use (a weapon, tool, or the like), especially with power or control. |