| blast |
a powerful and sudden gust or stream. |
| friend |
a person whom you know well and like and who likes you. |
| leaf |
a flat part of a plant or tree that grows from the stem or branch. A leaf is usually green. |
| loan |
money or something else that is borrowed or lent. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| loss |
failure to win; defeat. |
| shield |
a large, flat piece of strong material carried on the arm for protection. |
| siren |
a warning device that makes a loud, piercing noise. |
| sour |
having a sharp taste caused by acid. Lemons, vinegar, and yogurt are some things that are sour. |
| super |
(informal) excellent; very good. |
| sweat |
to give off a liquid through the skin. |
| switch |
to change; shift. |
| system |
a group of things or parts that work together as a whole. |
| tack |
a short pin with a flat, wide head. |
| troop |
(plural) soldiers. |