| applaud |
to clap the hands in approval. |
| desperate |
not caring about danger because of great need. |
| destruction |
the act of ruining completely or destroying. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| emerge |
to rise up from or come into view. |
| exam |
a short form of a word that means a test given at school or a physical checkup. |
| lengthen |
to make or become longer. |
| medal |
a flat, small piece of metal that has a design or words stamped on it, used as an honor or reward. |
| muddle |
to cause to be confused; mix up. |
| prickly |
full of small, sharp points. |
| protest |
an expression of being against something; objection; complaint. |
| situation |
state of affairs; circumstances. |
| technical |
having to do with special skills or techniques. |
| thorough |
leaving nothing out; complete. |
| thrift |
wise use and saving of money or other resources. |