| barge |
a large, long boat with a flat bottom used for carrying freight. |
| bloat |
to make swollen or too full of air, water, or food. |
| conscious |
awake; able to feel, think, hear, and see. |
| dormitory |
a building with many bedrooms, often lived in by students. Many colleges have dormitories. |
| effectiveness |
the quality or condition of working as intended or of having the desired result. |
| elder |
born earlier; older. |
| emission |
the act of giving off or sending out. |
| 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. |
| merchandise |
goods for buying and selling. |
| patience |
the ability to calmly put up with pain or trouble without getting upset or angry. |
| preparation |
the act of getting something ready. |
| romp |
to move about or play in a lively manner. |
| thoroughly |
completely; throughout. |
| tramp |
to walk with heavy steps. |
| tuft |
a group or clump of long strands that are attached at one end and loose at the other. Yarn, hair, and grass are some strands that can form tufts. |