| anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
| beckon |
to signal to come using a motion of the head or hands. |
| commercial |
having to do with trade or business. |
| deceive |
to cause to believe something that is not true; trick or fool. |
| frequently |
often; many times. |
| gland |
a group of cells or an organ that produces fluids that are released into the body or pass out of the body. |
| guardian |
a person who guards or protects. |
| jerk |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. |
| lessen |
to become or make smaller in amount or size. |
| miracle |
an event that cannot be explained by the known laws of nature and is thought to be caused by a power not of the earth. |
| outright |
complete or total. |
| residence |
a house or any other place where one lives; home. |
| scholarship |
money given to students to help pay for their education. |
| sinister |
threatening or suggesting evil, injury, or danger; ominous. |
| vision |
the ability to see; sight. |