| activist |
a person who fights openly and vigorously for a cause. |
| alongside |
by the side of; next to; beside. |
| axis |
a real or imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns. |
| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. |
| carriage |
a vehicle with wheels that is covered or enclosed and is used for carrying people. |
| conductor |
the leader of a musical group. |
| embarrass |
to make uncomfortable or ill at ease. |
| inform |
to give knowledge to; tell. |
| lawmaker |
one who creates or approves laws. |
| lunge |
a sudden movement toward something; thrust, leap, or dive. |
| mattress |
a large pad that supports the body while sleeping, made of a strong fabric filled with soft material such as cotton, hair, straw, or foam rubber. |
| practically |
almost; nearly. |
| scrawny |
very thin; skinny. |
| stretch |
to spread out or reach out to the full length in order to make loose and flexible. |
| wholesome |
good for the health of one's body or mind. |