| crush |
to cause to lose shape or become flat by pressing or squeezing very hard. |
| enthusiasm |
a strong interest or excitement in connection with something. |
| exploration |
the act of investigating or examining. |
| index |
an alphabetical list of subjects, names, or other information in a book, with page numbers given for each item. |
| launch1 |
the act of putting into motion with force. |
| maroon2 |
to leave on an island or coast, far from other people; abandon. |
| obey |
to follow or carry out the command, instruction, or wishes of. |
| patient |
a person or animal that is getting medical treatment. |
| priest |
a person who is authorized by a church to lead prayers and religious services. |
| rely |
to trust or depend (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| savage |
fierce; cruel. |
| stutter |
to repeat sounds when speaking, as if unable to complete or begin certain words. |
| supportive |
providing help, assistance, or encouragement. |
| unconscious |
not aware. |
| university |
a large school, where people both learn and do research. A student must finish high school before attending a university. Universities offer several levels of degrees. |