| angle |
the figure made by two lines coming from a single point. |
| assist |
to give aid or support to. |
| cultivation |
the act of preparing and improving. |
| deafen |
to cause the loss of hearing or make unable to hear. |
| dozen |
a group of twelve. |
| fee |
an amount of money requested or paid for a service. |
| hemisphere |
either of two halves of the earth. A hemisphere is formed by dividing the earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the equator, or into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres at a meridian. |
| jerk |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. |
| lash1 |
a whip or the striking part of a whip. |
| literature |
writings that have lasting value. Literature includes stories, poems, plays, and essays. |
| mime |
to act or portray with hand and body gestures only. |
| noble |
belonging to a class of people with a high rank or title. |
| quiver1 |
to shake with very small, quick movements. |
| reserve |
to hold back or save for later use. |
| sadden |
to make or become unhappy or unhappier. |