| applause |
the clapping of hands in approval. |
| astonish |
to fill with great surprise or amazement. |
| birth |
the act or fact of being born. |
| colonial |
of or related to a colony or colonies. |
| deserve |
to be worthy of or have a right to. |
| desperate |
not caring about danger because of great need. |
| freight |
goods shipped by boat, plane, train, or truck. |
| inspection |
an official review or examination. |
| investigate |
to look into carefully and closely so as to learn the facts; examine. |
| leisure |
freedom from work or other duties that take time and effort; free time. |
| massage |
to treat by rubbing, stroking, or kneading the body. |
| regular |
normal or usual. |
| smolder |
to burn slowly and with smoke, but with little or no flame. |
| tame |
taken from a wild state and made obedient; domesticated. |
| violence |
the causing of pain or harm, usually intentionally but sometimes because of loss of mental control. |