| annually |
once a year; yearly. |
| crook |
something bent, curved, or hooked. |
| decode |
to change the symbols in a secret language into ordinary language; decipher. |
| denial |
a statement that something is false. |
| dismiss |
to send away or allow to go away. |
| glimpse |
a quick look. |
| grasp |
to take hold of with a hand or other thing that is capable of holding. |
| guardian |
a person who guards or protects. |
| language |
the system of spoken or written words with which people communicate thoughts, ideas, or feelings. |
| marvelous |
causing wonder or amazement. |
| nursery |
a room where babies or young children sleep or play. |
| peasant |
a member of the class of farm workers and small farmers in Europe and Asia. |
| sacrifice |
the act of giving up something of great value to show loyalty or deep affection. |
| scrap1 |
a small bit, such as a piece left over or thrown away. |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |