| ceremony |
a formal act or series of acts done in a particular way to honor a special occasion. |
| complicate |
to make more difficult to do or understand. |
| deafen |
to cause the loss of hearing or make unable to hear. |
| feat |
an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill. |
| future |
time that is yet to come. |
| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. |
| gust |
a sudden rush or blast of wind. |
| historic |
important in history. |
| insult |
to speak to or treat without respect or in a way that hurts feelings. |
| photographer |
a person whose job is to take photographs. |
| prejudice |
an opinion that is formed without knowing or considering all the facts. |
| scribble |
to write quickly or carelessly; scrawl. |
| starch |
a white food substance found in many foods. |
| stroll |
to walk slowly without a clear goal or purpose. |
| temporary |
for a short time; not permanent. |