| attention |
the concentration of one's mind on something. |
| counsel |
help or advice given by an authority or wise person. |
| deposit |
money that has been put in a bank, or anything that has been put somewhere and allowed to remain. |
| digest |
to break down into materials that can be absorbed and used by the body. |
| economic |
having to do with the money system. |
| festive |
of, relating to, or intended for a feast or celebration. |
| fiend |
an evil spirit or demon; devil. |
| fowl |
a bird such as a chicken that is raised for its eggs or meat. Ducks, geese, and turkeys are also domestic fowl. |
| misfortune |
an instance of something very bad or unlucky happening. |
| pledge |
a serious promise; vow. |
| predict |
to tell in advance that something will happen. |
| selection |
the act of choosing one thing from a group. |
| squish |
to make a splashing or spluttering sound when squeezed or walked on, as mud. |
| stew |
to cook by boiling slowly in a closed pot. |
| tightly |
in a firm, close, or secure way. |