| association |
a group of people joined together for a common purpose or by a shared interest. |
| awkward |
without physical skill or grace; clumsy. |
| clasp |
to grasp or grip with a hand or arm, or something like a hand or arm. |
| dash |
to move swiftly; run rapidly; rush. |
| education |
the act or work of learning or training. |
| lunge |
a sudden movement toward something; thrust, leap, or dive. |
| orphan |
a child whose parents have died. |
| professor |
a teacher with a high rank at a college or university. |
| racism |
the opinion or belief that a particular race of people is better than another race or races. |
| release |
to set free. |
| resident |
a person who lives in a particular place. |
| scrap1 |
a small bit, such as a piece left over or thrown away. |
| toward |
moving or facing in the direction of. |
| tragic |
causing death, destruction, or disaster. |
| youngster |
a young person; child. |