| axis |
a real or imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns. |
| clutter |
to fill or litter with a messy collection of things. |
| crouch |
to lower the body close to the ground by bending the legs. A cat about to pounce crouches, as does a person getting ready to run in a race. |
| fee |
an amount of money requested or paid for a service. |
| humor |
a quality that makes people laugh or feel amused. |
| impose |
to set as something that needs to be followed, done, or obeyed. |
| meantime |
the time that is in between. |
| perspire |
to give off moisture through the pores of the skin; sweat. |
| publisher |
a person or company that prepares and brings out books for sale. |
| redden |
to blush. |
| slender |
slim in an attractive way. |
| strip2 |
a long, narrow piece or area of mostly uniform width. |
| trait |
a characteristic or quality that makes a person or animal different from others. |
| transparent |
letting light pass through and giving a clear view of objects on the other side. |
| tribal |
of or relating to a group of people having the same ancestors, customs, and other characteristics. |