| boost |
to raise to a higher position by pushing from below. |
| emphasize |
to give particular attention to; stress. |
| except |
apart from; not including; but. |
| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. |
| insecure |
without enough protection; not safe or secure. |
| lonesome |
sad because of being alone. |
| loose |
not held back; free. |
| modest |
not thinking too highly of oneself; humble. |
| pastel |
a pale, soft color. |
| payment |
an amount that is paid. |
| religious |
devoted to the beliefs of a particular religion. |
| ruffle |
to disturb a smooth, even surface. |
| subject |
the topic of what is said, written, or studied. |
| workplace |
the place where one does one's job, especially a factory, office, store, or the like. |
| wriggle |
to twist and turn one's body with quick movements from side to side; wiggle. |