| ammunition |
the objects fired from any weapon, or material that can be exploded. Bullets, bombs, and gunpowder are types of ammunition. |
| anxiety |
a feeling of being worried, nervous, or afraid that something will happen. |
| bind |
to tie together or fasten tightly with a rope or cord. |
| claim |
to state as true. |
| clinic |
a place that gives medical treatment, usually to people who do not need to stay in a hospital overnight. |
| costly |
having a high price or value. |
| geography |
the physical features of an area on the earth's surface. |
| gruesome |
frightening in a disgusting way; horrible. |
| harsh |
rough or not pleasing to the eyes, ears, or other senses. |
| immediate |
happening right away; instant. |
| plastic |
an artificial substance made from certain kinds of chemicals that can be easily shaped when soft. Plastic is formed into many materials and products. |
| rehearsal |
the act or process of practicing for a play, concert or other performance. |
| rival |
a person whom one tries to be better than; competitor. |
| signature |
a person's written name, used to sign documents, letters, or checks. |
| 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. |