| amazement |
wonder; great surprise. |
| commemorate |
to honor the memory of. |
| desire |
to want or wish for. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| hasten |
to move or act with speed; hurry. |
| release |
to set free. |
| responsible |
expected to take care of particular duties and jobs. |
| rival |
a person whom one tries to be better than; competitor. |
| shrug |
to raise the shoulders to show one does not know, does not care, or is not responsible. |
| squint |
to partly close the eyelids. |
| starch |
a white food substance found in many foods. |
| telegram |
a message sent in code by electronic means over wires. |
| transaction |
a piece of business, such as a sale or trade. |
| villain |
an evil person; scoundrel. |
| weep |
to show strong feelings by crying. |