| cancer |
a disease in which certain cells divide and grow much faster than they normally do. |
| cement |
a powder made of clay and limestone that becomes hard when water is added. Cement is used as a building material. |
| conform |
to act in a way that agrees with a rule or standard. |
| frustrate |
to prevent from happening or being done. |
| gear |
any equipment, clothes, or tools used for some particular purpose. |
| immigration |
the act of coming to live permanently in a new country. |
| obedience |
the condition or quality of being willing to follow rules or orders. |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
| remind |
to cause (someone) to recall something. |
| rotary |
turning or able to turn on an axis. |
| shade |
darkness caused by light rays being blocked. |
| upholstery |
materials used to cover furniture. |
| upstairs |
on or toward an upper floor; up the stairs. |
| valley |
a long area of low land between mountains or hills. A stream or river often runs through a valley. |
| villain |
an evil person; scoundrel. |