costly |
having a high price or value. |
demonstrate |
to explain or describe, especially by modeling or using many examples. |
disguise |
to change or hide the looks of in order to prevent recognition. |
fiction |
writing that tells a story made up in a writer's imagination. Fiction is usually written in prose, not poetry. Novels, short stories, and tales are pieces of fiction. |
foundation |
the basis of something such as an action, substance, structure, or opinion. |
holler |
(informal) to cry out, yell, or shout. |
journalist |
a person whose work is journalism. |
origin |
the point or place from which something comes; source. |
perfect |
free from mistakes or faults. |
pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. |
radar |
the use of radio waves to track the location, distance, and speed of faraway objects. Waves are sent out and then picked up again when they bounce back after hitting some object. |
sense |
to be or become aware of; perceive. |
transaction |
a piece of business, such as a sale or trade. |
unravel |
to undo; reduce from cloth to threads; cause to come apart. |
uphold |
to support or decide in favor of, when faced with a challenge. |