| award |
to give as a prize or honor. |
| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. |
| deceit |
the act of lying or cheating. |
| disappoint |
to fail to do or give something expected or hoped for. |
| educator |
a person who teaches. |
| gangway |
a path into, out of, around, or through something; passageway. |
| hibernate |
to sleep through the winter in a den or burrow to save energy. Bears, snakes, and certain other animals hibernate. |
| illusion |
a fantasy or mistaken idea. |
| jest |
a funny saying or action; joke. |
| passion |
any strong feeling or emotion. |
| publisher |
a person or company that prepares and brings out books for sale. |
| quiver1 |
to shake with very small, quick movements. |
| shock1 |
a sudden and powerful scare; an upset of the mind or feelings. |
| stingy |
spending or giving as little as possible. |
| temporary |
for a short time; not permanent. |