| concussion |
a violent shaking or heavy blow; shock. |
| confine |
to keep within limits; restrict. |
| confirm |
to prove or show to be true. |
| dictionary |
a book, or a source of information found on a computer, that lists the words of a language in alphabetical order, along with information about their meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. |
| dissect |
to cut open or apart in order to examine. |
| fringe |
an edge of hanging threads, yarn, or strips of leather used to decorate clothing or drapes. |
| gush |
to flood out in large amounts and with great force; spurt. |
| modern |
having to do with the present or current times. |
| outward |
on or moving toward the outside or surface of. |
| spank |
to hit with the open hand or a hard object as punishment. |
| specialty |
a special skill or field of study. |
| squall |
a sudden, powerful wind that moves in suddenly. Squalls usually bring rain, snow, or sleet. |
| twirl |
to cause to spin or revolve quickly; rotate. |
| vampire |
a creature in folk tales that is said to have died but come back to life. Vampires suck blood from people in order to stay among the living. |
| willing |
wanting or agreeing to do something; ready. |