| bloom |
to produce flowers. |
| brim |
the top edge of a hollow object such as a cup; rim. |
| captive |
held as prisoner. |
| choke |
to stop or prevent the breathing of by squeezing or blocking the windpipe. |
| gaiety |
the state of being happy and cheerful. |
| haste |
speed or hurry. |
| hectic |
marked by hurry, confusion, and too much activity. |
| heighten |
to make higher. |
| 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. |
| outcome |
a result of something. |
| pillar |
a tall column shaped like a cylinder that is used to support a structure or to serve as a decoration or monument. |
| provider |
a person or organization that is a source for or supplier of a particular product or service. |
| submerge |
to put underwater or in some other liquid. |
| swear |
to make a solemn promise or statement, usually concerning the telling of the truth, one's loyalty, or one's duty. |
| trial |
the act of hearing a case in court to decide whether or not a person has broken a particular law. |