| axis |
a real or imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns. |
| batch |
an amount used or produced at one time. |
| chord2 |
three or more musical notes played at the same time. |
| cocky |
sure of oneself in a rude way; arrogant. |
| conspiracy |
a secret agreement among two or more people to do something wrong or illegal; plot. |
| crest |
a tuft of feathers, bone, or fur on an animal's head, or something that looks like this. The comb of a rooster is one kind of crest. |
| crutch |
a support used to help injured people walk. A crutch is a pole with a padded top that rests under the arm. |
| department |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business. |
| grumble |
to complain in a low voice. |
| motivate |
to cause to move or act by giving incentive or inspiration. |
| nugget |
a small, solid lump. |
| pace |
rate of movement. |
| tidings |
(sometimes used with a singular verb) news or information. |
| tramp |
to walk with heavy steps. |
| tumor |
a mass of extra tissue that grows in or on the body. Some tumors are harmful. |