blunder |
a silly or careless mistake. |
cargo |
the goods carried by a ship, airplane, or other vehicle; freight. |
control |
to use power to manage or command. |
demand |
to ask for forcefully; order. |
emotion |
a strong feeling such as joy, hatred, sorrow, or fear. When one feels an emotion, there are physical changes such as an increase in pulse, crying, or trembling. |
entertainment |
something that amuses or interests. |
reason |
a cause or explanation for an action, opinion, or event. |
revolutionary |
creating or leading to great change. |
sarcasm |
the use of scornful or mocking remarks. |
sober |
not drunk; not intoxicated. |
spiral |
curving or circling around a fixed point but moving farther away or nearer to it. |
splurge |
to spend money ostentatiously. |
timetable |
a schedule that lists the times at which certain events take place. People read timetables to find out when trains, buses, or airplanes will arrive or leave. |
weapon |
an object or device used to attack or defend. |
wonder |
to feel admiration, surprise, or amazement (often followed by "at"). |