crank |
a device that moves things in a circle. Cranks have a lever attached at a right angle to the end of an arm that moves in a circle. Cranks are turned by hand or by another arm that connects to the lever. |
deputy |
a person appointed to assist and sometimes act in the place of someone else. |
despair |
the complete lack of hope. |
elegant |
fine or rich in quality. |
frolic |
to act in a playful way by romping about, making merry, or playing jokes. |
grave1 |
a hole dug in the ground where a dead body is buried. |
historic |
important in history. |
juvenile |
young; not grown up. |
militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
rage |
to act or talk violently or with intense anger. |
similar |
having resemblance or likeness. |
unlikely |
not probable; doubtful. |
wholesome |
good for the health of one's body or mind. |
wooden |
made of wood. |
wrongdoing |
conduct that is bad, immoral, or illegal. |