| amateur |
one who does something only for enjoyment rather than for money. |
| awkward |
without physical skill or grace; clumsy. |
| comfort |
to give relief from a painful or difficult situation; soothe. |
| display |
anything put out in order to be seen by others. |
| gaiety |
the state of being happy and cheerful. |
| gigantic |
like a giant; huge. |
| gloss |
a shine on a surface. |
| independent |
not ruled by another; ruling oneself. |
| lighten1 |
to become brighter or less dark in color. |
| paralyze |
to make unable to move or to feel any sensation. |
| phony |
(informal) not real or genuine; fake. |
| portrait |
a painting, drawing, photograph or sculpture of a person. |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
| smash |
to break into small pieces by hitting, throwing, or dropping, often making a loud noise. |
| topple |
to sway and fall down; tumble. |