| amateur |
one who does something only for enjoyment rather than for money. |
| cackle |
sharp, broken laughter. |
| complicate |
to make more difficult to do or understand. |
| flatter |
to give too much or false praise; try to please by praising. |
| gait |
a way of walking or running. |
| headquarters |
(used with a singular or plural verb) the main office of any organization. |
| manual |
a book of instructions. |
| opponent |
one who fights, plays, or takes a position against another. |
| outcome |
a result of something. |
| prevent |
to keep or stop from happening. |
| prophecy |
a prediction or warning of future events. |
| release |
to set free. |
| spurt |
to rush or shoot out in a forced or sudden way; spout. |
| tick1 |
the repeated clicking sound of a watch or clock. |
| visual |
having to do with sight or seeing. |