| current |
of or happening in the present time. |
| fiction |
writing that tells a story made up in a writer's imagination. Fiction is usually written in prose, not poetry. Novels, short stories, and tales are pieces of fiction. |
| lumber1 |
logs cut into boards or beams for use in building. |
| quality |
a feature that makes a person or thing what it is. |
| remark |
a comment or short statement. |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |
| slumber |
to sleep lightly. |
| term |
a word or phrase for something that might be known only by people who have a particular job, interest, or hobby. |
| treat |
to behave toward in a particular way. |
| trough |
a long narrow open container used for serving food or water to animals. |
| twinkle |
to shine with a light that flickers or is not steady. |
| unison |
(used with "in") speaking all at the same time, or singing at the same time in the same pitch. |
| upholstery |
materials used to cover furniture. |
| warrant |
a document issued by a judge that gives a police officer the right to make searches, seize property, or make arrests. |
| whip |
to strike or beat with quick, repeated strokes with a long, thin strap, or a rod. |