| adjustment |
the act or process of changing or fixing something. |
| adopt |
to become a parent of (a child) by law, or to accept an animal as a pet and become responsible for it. |
| artificial |
made by human beings; not natural. |
| bloom |
to produce flowers. |
| bolt |
a metal or wooden bar on a door that slides into an opening in the frame. When the bolt is inserted into the frame, the door stays closed. |
| deduct |
to subtract from another amount or sum. |
| foul |
very unpleasant to taste, smell, or look at. |
| immediate |
happening right away; instant. |
| lunge |
a sudden movement toward something; thrust, leap, or dive. |
| mutiny |
to openly disobey or fight the leaders in charge or a lawful authority. |
| partnership |
a relationship based on a shared activity or goal. |
| shine |
to give off or reflect light. |
| wit |
(often plural) the ability to understand, think, or know. |
| worthy |
deserving (often followed by "of"). |
| wriggle |
to twist and turn one's body with quick movements from side to side; wiggle. |