| classification |
the act of putting or ordering things into groups of similar things. |
| condition |
a state of being or existence. |
| disaster |
a sudden event causing much damage or suffering. |
| emphasize |
to give particular attention to; stress. |
| harsh |
rough or not pleasing to the eyes, ears, or other senses. |
| massage |
to treat by rubbing, stroking, or kneading the body. |
| phantom |
a ghost or something else that seems real, but is not real. |
| pledge |
a serious promise; vow. |
| reside |
to live in a place for a long time; dwell. |
| self-esteem |
confidence or pride in oneself; self-respect. |
| slush |
snow that is partly melted. |
| survey |
the collecting of information on a particular subject from a small portion of the public. |
| thatch |
straw, palm leaves, or other dried plant material used as a roof covering. |
| whiten |
to make or become white. |
| yelp |
to cry out or bark quickly and sharply. |