amuse |
to hold the interest of in a pleasant way; entertain. |
clutch |
to keep in a firm grasp; hold tightly; grip. |
crook |
something bent, curved, or hooked. |
disorder |
lack of organization or arrangement. |
dread |
to be very afraid of. |
effort |
the action of physical or mental energy. |
explain |
to make clear in speech or writing; show in detail. |
merchandise |
goods for buying and selling. |
mutter |
to speak in a low tone that is hard to understand; mumble. |
quality |
a feature that makes a person or thing what it is. |
scholarship |
money given to students to help pay for their education. |
scribble |
to write quickly or carelessly; scrawl. |
textile |
cloth made by weaving or knitting. |
thorn |
a short, stiff point on a plant stem or branch. |
triple |
three times as much; three times as many. |