adolescent |
a person who is changing from a child to an adult; teenager. |
balmy |
soft, mild, and soothing. |
consent |
to give permission or approval; agree (often followed by "to"). |
contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
ego |
one's feeling about oneself, especially in comparison with other people. |
emblem |
an object that stands for something; symbol. |
escort |
a person or group of people who travel with someone to protect, guide, or guard that person, or to show respect. |
gall1 |
impudence; nerve. |
incinerate |
to consume by fire; burn completely. |
momentum |
strength of movement. |
mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
rational |
based on sound reasoning; sensible. |
resort |
a place where people go to relax and have fun while on vacation. |
snub |
to ignore as a way to show dislike, dissatisfaction, or contempt. |