| anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
| aware |
knowing or careful (usually followed by "of"). |
| baffle |
to confuse; puzzle. |
| burden |
something that is carried or difficult to bear. |
| dormitory |
a building with many bedrooms, often lived in by students. Many colleges have dormitories. |
| extremely |
very; to a great or high degree. |
| improve |
to make better. |
| mighty |
having great power, strength, or ability. |
| permit |
to allow (someone or something) to go into or be in a place. |
| rust |
an orange or reddish brown coating that forms on metal that has been exposed to air and water. |
| scoot |
to go with quick, sudden movements. |
| trough |
a long narrow open container used for serving food or water to animals. |
| twirl |
to cause to spin or revolve quickly; rotate. |
| vicious |
wicked; evil. |
| volunteer |
a person who offers to work or help without pay. |