| bolt |
a metal or wooden bar on a door that slides into an opening in the frame. When the bolt is inserted into the frame, the door stays closed. |
| chord2 |
three or more musical notes played at the same time. |
| chorus |
a group of people who sing together. |
| complicate |
to make more difficult to do or understand. |
| defendant |
a person who is accused or sued in a court of law. |
| disappointed |
unhappy because what one hoped for did not happen or because something is not as good as one expected. |
| insurance |
a protection against certain accidents that is provided by a company in return for payment of a fee. |
| operate |
to work or run. |
| propeller |
a device used to make an airplane or ship move forward. A propeller is made of tilted blades that are attached to and spin around a hub. |
| rapid |
happening in a short or brief time. |
| salute |
to show respect by raising the right hand to the forehead. |
| startle |
to cause to move suddenly. |
| talent |
a natural skill or ability. |
| terrorism |
the use of violence or fear by a political group as a way of forcing others to meet its demands. |
| twinkle |
to shine with a light that flickers or is not steady. |