| assist |
to give aid or support to. |
| battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. |
| championship |
the position or title of champion. |
| faculty |
the group of teachers in a school or college. |
| fowl |
a bird such as a chicken that is raised for its eggs or meat. Ducks, geese, and turkeys are also domestic fowl. |
| 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. |
| horrify |
to cause feelings of fear and repulsion in; frighten; shock. |
| jerk |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. |
| joyous |
full of joy; happy. |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |
| stalk1 |
a plant's main stem. |
| tickle |
to touch or poke so as to cause a tingling feeling or laughter. |
| trough |
a long narrow open container used for serving food or water to animals. |
| uncomfortable |
not feeling at ease. |
| unleash |
to set free from or as if from a leash. |