| applause |
the clapping of hands in approval. |
| bulk |
a large size or mass. |
| drench |
to soak, or wet completely. |
| exclaim |
to speak suddenly and with strong feeling. |
| feedback |
the giving back of opinions, corrections, or other comments from people who have been presented with something like a product, process, or event. |
| manufacturer |
a company that makes things in large quantities, usually in a factory and using machines. |
| pad |
a piece of soft material used as cushioning for protection or comfort. |
| prod |
to poke with, or as though with, a pointed rod or instrument. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| shrill |
having a high, sharp sound. |
| tinge |
to give a slight color to. |
| transaction |
a piece of business, such as a sale or trade. |
| vary |
to change; to make different. |
| wallow |
to roll the body in mud, sand, dirt, or water. |
| wedge |
a piece of wood or metal shaped like a triangle with a thin edge. A wedge is driven or forced between objects to split, lift, or make them stronger. |