| catastrophe |
an event that brings great harm, suffering, or loss to a large area or many people; terrible disaster. |
| explode |
to burst because of too much pressure inside. |
| fowl |
a bird such as a chicken that is raised for its eggs or meat. Ducks, geese, and turkeys are also domestic fowl. |
| frequent |
happening often or repeated often. |
| grenade |
a small bomb that is thrown by hand or shot from a rifle after its fuse is set. |
| lengthen |
to make or become longer. |
| merchandise |
goods for buying and selling. |
| mob |
a large crowd of angry or excited people. |
| organization |
the quality of being carefully arranged or ordered. |
| protection |
the act of keeping something safe from harm or the condition of being protected. |
| scrimp |
to save in every way possible; to spend very little. |
| shade |
darkness caused by light rays being blocked. |
| solid |
having a firm shape or form that can be measured in length, width, and height; not like a liquid or a gas. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |
| toil1 |
long or difficult work. |