| appoint |
to name to a particular office or duty. |
| chain |
a row of links, usually made of metal, that are joined together and used to pull, hold, or fasten something. |
| cheat |
a person who acts in a dishonest way in order to gain something. |
| control |
to use power to manage or command. |
| define |
to explain or state the meaning of. |
| gasp |
a sudden, brief taking in of air through the mouth, because of surprise or difficulty breathing. |
| infest |
to spread in or overrun as a nuisance or danger. |
| license |
legal permission to do something, or a paper or card that shows permission. |
| meantime |
the time that is in between. |
| mongrel |
a plant or animal that is a mix of two or more breeds or kinds. |
| pastel |
a pale, soft color. |
| poll |
a set of questions given to large numbers of people. Polls are used to gather information about what the public thinks. |
| soar |
to fly or glide in a swift, easy way and at a very great height. |
| weekend |
the part of the week between Friday evening and Sunday evening. |
| whine |
to make a long, high cry that expresses pain, complaint, or fear. |