| astonish |
to fill with great surprise or amazement. |
| boundary |
something that marks the edge or limit. |
| broadcast |
to send over television or radio. |
| canal |
a channel of water made by humans for boat transportation or for bringing water to crops. |
| colonial |
of or related to a colony or colonies. |
| dormitory |
a building with many bedrooms, often lived in by students. Many colleges have dormitories. |
| meadow |
an open field of grass that is growing wild or is used for pasture or to grow hay. A meadow usually contains wildflowers and weeds as well. |
| motto |
a short saying used as a reminder of a belief or rules of behavior. |
| reproduce |
to make a copy of. |
| security |
freedom from fear or danger; safety. |
| senior |
having served longer at a job or position. |
| twitch |
to move or pull with a quick, sudden motion; jerk. |
| understand |
to get the meaning, nature, or importance of. |
| whisk |
to brush off or carry off with, or as though with, a quick, light sweep of the hand or a brush. |
| willingness |
the state of being ready or glad to do something without being forced to do it. |