| constitution |
the set of basic laws by which a nation, state, or other organization is governed. |
| detest |
to have a strong dislike for; hate. |
| imagine |
to form in the mind a thought, picture, or image of. |
| infect |
to spread germs or disease to. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| medium |
middle or average in size or amount. |
| mutter |
to speak in a low tone that is hard to understand; mumble. |
| persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. |
| pouch |
a sturdy bag or sack of any size that is used to carry things. |
| rickety |
likely to fall over or fall apart; shaky. |
| sharpen |
to make thinner or finer, as a cutting edge or point. |
| sinister |
threatening or suggesting evil, injury, or danger; ominous. |
| sob |
to cry with great emotion while making short gasps for breath. |
| trough |
a long narrow open container used for serving food or water to animals. |
| victim |
someone who is hurt, injured, or killed by a person, group, or event. |