| astonishment |
great surprise or amazement. |
| biology |
the science that studies the growth and life processes of living things. |
| clench |
to close tightly shut. |
| county |
one of several sections into which a U.S. state is divided. |
| directly |
without space or action in between. |
| distinguish |
to tell apart by seeing differences (often followed by "from"). |
| error |
a mistake in thought or action; something that is wrong. |
| homesick |
longing for one's home. |
| mechanic |
a worker who is skilled in making, using, and repairing tools, machines, and motors. |
| mob |
a large crowd of angry or excited people. |
| poetry |
short pieces of writing, in general, that use special rhythm, imaginative language, and often rhyme to create beauty or express unique thoughts and feelings. |
| safely |
without being harmed. |
| sigh |
to breathe out with a long breath because of being sad, tired, or relieved. |
| slick1 |
having a smooth, shiny, or slippery surface. |
| wedding |
a ceremony of marriage. |