| choke |
to stop or prevent the breathing of by squeezing or blocking the windpipe. |
| concentrate |
to bring together; focus. |
| constitution |
the set of basic laws by which a nation, state, or other organization is governed. |
| cruise |
to travel at the same speed for a while. |
| defensive |
used to protect or guard against attack. |
| harsh |
rough or not pleasing to the eyes, ears, or other senses. |
| imaginary |
existing only in the mind. |
| lounge |
to lie or sit in a lazy way (often followed by "around"). |
| participant |
a person who joins in or becomes involved in something. |
| pleasure |
a feeling of happiness, delight, or joy. |
| pronunciation |
the act or manner of saying the sounds of words. |
| soul |
the part of human beings separate from the physical body that is thought of as the center of feeling, thought, and spirit. |
| substantially |
to a large or significant degree; considerably. |
| theme |
the main subject or topic. |
| upper |
higher in place, rank, position, or level. |