| blackmail |
money demanded from someone by another person who threatens to give out information that would harm that person. |
| classical |
having to do with the complex music of the European tradition that is neither folk nor popular music. |
| companionship |
the relationship between or among people who spend time together; friendship. |
| consider |
to think carefully about; reflect on. |
| fumble |
to search or feel about for something in a nervous or clumsy way. |
| function |
to run or operate, especially in a way that is normal or desired. |
| gimmick |
a clever device or idea whose only purpose is to get a customer's attention. |
| halo |
a circle of light shining around the head of a god, an angel, or a saint in a picture. |
| humor |
a quality that makes people laugh or feel amused. |
| mingle |
to come together or join with other people. |
| organ |
a part of plants or animals that performs a particular task. The heart, the lungs, the skin, and the eyes are all organs of animals. |
| slightly |
to a small degree or by a small amount; a little. |
| starter |
someone or something that starts. |
| tailor |
one who makes, alters, or repairs clothing. |
| tax |
a sum of money paid to a government, which the government uses to pay for its services to the people and to maintain itself. |