| avoid |
to keep away from. |
| coil |
to wind into circles. |
| credit |
the quality or condition of being able to be believed or trusted. |
| curb |
a raised rim where a street meets the edge of the sidewalk. |
| elastic |
able to stretch easily without breaking and then return to original form. |
| extinguish |
to put out; stop the burning of. |
| flit |
to fly or move in a quick or light way. |
| host1 |
a person who entertains guests. |
| license |
legal permission to do something, or a paper or card that shows permission. |
| occupation |
the work a person does to earn a living; profession. |
| 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. |
| retrieve |
to bring or get back; recover. |
| scarcely |
almost not; just barely. |
| therapist |
one who specializes in treating people with psychological, emotional, or social problems. |
| unusual |
not usual or ordinary; not common; remarkable. |