| activist |
a person who fights openly and vigorously for a cause. |
| assistance |
the act of giving aid or support. |
| deck |
the floor on a ship or boat. Sometimes a ship has several decks at different levels. |
| flit |
to fly or move in a quick or light way. |
| gory |
extremely violent, with great bloodshed. |
| mongrel |
a plant or animal that is a mix of two or more breeds or kinds. |
| nonprofit |
of a business, not established to make more money than is necessary to pay employees and to remain in operation. |
| original |
first; earliest. |
| predict |
to tell in advance that something will happen. |
| private |
allowing only certain people to take part in or to know about. |
| robe |
a long, loose gown worn at certain ceremonies. |
| salute |
to show respect by raising the right hand to the forehead. |
| slouch |
to sit, stand, or move with a bent, careless posture. |
| swish |
to move quickly, making a whistling or rustling sound. |
| upright |
in a vertical or standing position. |