| conductor |
the leader of a musical group. |
| defendant |
a person who is accused or sued in a court of law. |
| disability |
something that makes a person unable to do certain things that most people can do. |
| doze |
to sleep lightly or for a short time. |
| fame |
the condition of being well known or respected by a great number of people. |
| intense |
having a very great degree of something, such as heat, or being in a very great degree or state. |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| offspring |
the child or young of a particular human, animal, or plant. |
| operation |
the act or process of working or running. |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. |
| prophecy |
a prediction or warning of future events. |
| stew |
to cook by boiling slowly in a closed pot. |
| value |
the worth of something in money, goods, or services. |
| whole |
having the entire amount or length. |
| wring |
to twist and squeeze tightly. |