adopt |
to become a parent of (a child) by law, or to accept an animal as a pet and become responsible for it. |
coarse |
having large grains or pieces, or a rough surface. |
cowardice |
a lack of bravery to work through danger, pain, or other difficult things. |
description |
the act of using words to tell others what something is or was like. |
gory |
extremely violent, with great bloodshed. |
intelligent |
having a great ability to reason and understand. |
neutral |
not taking any side in an argument or contest. |
pulley |
a simple machine that makes lifting something easier. A pulley has a wheel or set of wheels with grooves that a rope or chain can be pulled over. |
puny |
very small or weak; feeble. |
reward |
something of value that is promised to someone for good work or a good deed. |
ridicule |
talk or actions that make unkind fun of someone or something. |
seasonal |
having to do with the seasons or a particular season of the year. |
stampede |
the sudden and hurried mass movement of a large group of frightened animals. |
typical |
having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing. |
wink |
to close and open one eye quickly, as a sign of agreement or friendliness. |