| claim |
to state as true. |
| client |
one who pays for the services of another. |
| coax |
to get someone to do something by gentle urging. |
| digest |
to break down into materials that can be absorbed and used by the body. |
| example |
something that shows what a group of things is like. |
| explain |
to make clear in speech or writing; show in detail. |
| goblin |
a small, ugly creature in fairy tales that does evil or mischief to humans. |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| literature |
writings that have lasting value. Literature includes stories, poems, plays, and essays. |
| process |
a series of actions used to produce something or reach a goal. |
| rumor |
a piece of information or a story passed from one person to another without any proof that it is true. |
| scrimp |
to save in every way possible; to spend very little. |
| separate |
not connected or not attached. |
| severe |
very strict; harsh. |
| tattle |
to tell secrets or give information about another person. |