| announcement |
the act of declaring or making something known to people. |
| cackle |
sharp, broken laughter. |
| coastal |
of, at, or near the land next to the ocean. |
| defender |
someone who believes in and supports a person, plan, idea, or the like. |
| fluid |
a liquid or gas. A fluid flows easily and takes the shape of the container that holds it. Water and air are fluids. |
| guarantee |
a promise, especially in writing, that something one has bought will work properly. If it does not, the seller or maker must either repair or replace it. |
| lessen |
to become or make smaller in amount or size. |
| medication |
a medicine or drug. |
| occupy |
to take and control. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| solo |
a performance by one person. |
| swear |
to make a solemn promise or statement, usually concerning the telling of the truth, one's loyalty, or one's duty. |
| token |
a symbol that stands for something larger and greater in value |
| tramp |
to walk with heavy steps. |
| weekend |
the part of the week between Friday evening and Sunday evening. |