| alas |
a word used to express sadness or disappointment. |
| curb |
a raised rim where a street meets the edge of the sidewalk. |
| disrespect |
rudeness; contempt. |
| electronic |
having to do with devices, equipment, or systems that use electricity in complex ways while employing very tiny parts. |
| fragrant |
having a pleasant smell. |
| gossip |
tales or talk about the personal lives and secrets of others when they are not present. |
| pad |
a piece of soft material used as cushioning for protection or comfort. |
| patriotic |
feeling or showing love for and loyalty to one's country. |
| showy |
bright, colorful, or splendid in appearance. |
| shrivel |
to cause to wrinkle or become smaller. |
| squint |
to partly close the eyelids. |
| stew |
to cook by boiling slowly in a closed pot. |
| uncover |
to discover or make known; reveal. |
| upstairs |
on or toward an upper floor; up the stairs. |
| youth |
the quality or state of being young. |