| brisk |
active or full of energy; lively; quick. |
| celebrate |
to make special or honor with gifts, parties, or activities. |
| governor |
a person who leads a state of the United States or some other political unit. |
| grain |
the small hard seeds of cereal plants such as wheat or rice. Grain is used for food and often ground into flour. |
| grubby |
dirty or messy. |
| halo |
a circle of light shining around the head of a god, an angel, or a saint in a picture. |
| hypnosis |
a condition like sleep that is caused by the direction of another person. People under hypnosis may do or say things as directed or suggested by the person who has put them in this condition. |
| jab |
to poke with a pointed object. |
| juvenile |
young; not grown up. |
| particle |
a tiny amount or small piece; speck; trace. |
| persist |
to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening. |
| request |
the act of asking for something. |
| security |
freedom from fear or danger; safety. |
| suspense |
a state of excitement or anxiety that comes from mystery or doubt. |
| thrash |
to give a beating to; whip. |