| bouquet |
a bunch of flowers, often arranged in a special way to be attractive. |
| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. |
| honor |
high public value or respect. |
| invent |
to think of, come up with, or create something new. |
| longtime |
having existed or continued over a long period of time. |
| 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. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| officer |
a person holding a position of trust and responsibility in a business, organization, or government agency. |
| rhythm |
movement marked by the regular repetition of sounds. |
| sacred |
having to do with religion. |
| tattle |
to tell secrets or give information about another person. |
| twist |
to combine by winding together in order to make a single thread. |
| upper |
higher in place, rank, position, or level. |
| whisk |
to brush off or carry off with, or as though with, a quick, light sweep of the hand or a brush. |
| wrench |
to damage or hurt by twisting. |