| adolescent |
a person who is changing from a child to an adult; teenager. |
| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| authorize |
to give official permission to; allow or approve. |
| bluff1 |
a hill or shore with steep sides. |
| cavity |
a hollow place or hole. |
| compel |
to force or drive to do something. |
| desirable |
sexually attractive. |
| haven |
the place where a ship anchors; harbor or port. |
| intimidate |
to cause to become timid or afraid, especially by means of threats. |
| miscellaneous |
made up of many different kinds. |
| occasional |
happening now and then or not too often. |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| preside |
to act as the one in charge. |
| spokesman |
a man who speaks for one or more other persons. |
| swarm |
to come together or move as a large group or mass. |