| brink |
the edge or brim of a slope or cliff. |
| cheat |
a person who acts in a dishonest way in order to gain something. |
| clinic |
a place that gives medical treatment, usually to people who do not need to stay in a hospital overnight. |
| confuse |
to fail to see the difference between or among. |
| coordinator |
a person who organizes a complex event or project that involves the contributions of other people. |
| fatten |
to make fat. |
| haul |
to pull or drag with force. |
| howl |
to utter or make a long, loud, sad sound like that of a wolf or dog. |
| mascot |
an animal, person, or thing that is considered to bring good luck. Mascots are sometimes kept by a sports team. |
| misfortune |
an instance of something very bad or unlucky happening. |
| pneumonia |
a serious disease in which the lungs become swollen and painful and fill with liquid. Pneumonia is caused by viruses or bacteria. |
| satisfaction |
a pleasant feeling that comes from completing something and doing it well. |
| trustworthy |
worthy or deserving of trust and confidence; steadily dependable; reliable. |
| upholstery |
materials used to cover furniture. |
| virus |
a tiny organism that can reproduce only in living cells. Viruses cause disease in humans, animals, and plants. |