| brink |
the edge or brim of a slope or cliff. |
| curtsy |
a gesture of the body that shows respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. A curtsy is usually made by women and girls. |
| deny |
to say that something is not true; refuse to agree with. |
| foreign |
in, from, or having to do with a country that is not one's own. |
| frequently |
often; many times. |
| glitter |
to shine brightly; sparkle. |
| gravity |
the force by which all objects in the universe are attracted to each other. |
| lever |
a basic tool used to lift or pry things open. A crowbar is one type of lever. |
| naturally |
of course; surely; without a doubt. |
| 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. |
| responsibility |
something for which a person is responsible; duty. |
| 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. |
| tentacle |
a long thin body part on the head or around the mouth of some animals. Tentacles are used for feeling or taking hold of things. |
| triumph |
the winning of a great victory or success. |
| well-known |
famous; familiar. |